Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Baystate Health; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Certification and CE reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with company/yr

Life Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. In this outpatient setting you will provide high-quality clinical support to physicians, perform testing (EKGs, urine, HbA1c), administer medications and vaccines, and help coordinate patient education and follow-up.

You will welcome patients, review histories, document in the EMR, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a busy outpatient environment.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, review medications and health maintenance, and record vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Perform clinical testing (EKGs, bladder scans, point-of-care tests, vision/hearing screenings).
• Administer medications and immunizations under provider orders.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate patient education, follow-up appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations.
• Support chronic disease management and vaccination scheduling.
• Oversee nurse visits and review remote monitoring results.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

EMR experience

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Education

LPN program graduate

MA LPN license

Tools

AHA BLS/CPR

Job description

Join Baystate Health and Make a Difference Every Day!

Baystate Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. If you enjoy building lasting relationships with patients, working collaboratively with providers, and delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, we’d love to hear from you.

As an LPN in our Primary Care practice, you will provide high-quality clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers while delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care to individuals of all ages.

As a member of our clinical team, you will:

• Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures
• Obtain patient histories, review medications and health maintenance, and record vital signs
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Perform clinical testing, including:
  • EKGs
  • Bladder scans
  • Point-of-care testing (urinalysis, pregnancy testing, blood glucose, HbA1c, throat cultures, etc.)
  • Vision and hearing screenings
• Administer medications and immunizations under provider orders and established protocols
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures
• Coordinate patient education, follow-up appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations
• Support chronic disease management, including INR monitoring and controlled substance contract management
• Oversee vaccination scheduling and nurse visits
• Review remote patient monitoring results and communicate changes with providers and RNs
• Maintain accurate patient records and health maintenance registries
• Help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, RNs, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver outstanding patient care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and serve as a mentor to Medical Assistants as appropriate

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program
• Previous healthcare experience
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to multitask in a busy outpatient environment
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8:30 AM – 5:0 PM
• No weekends or holidays

The Advantages of Working with Baystate!

At Baystate Health, we invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Excellent compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance
• Certification and continuing education reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contributions that increase with years of service
• Life insurance
• Free financial coaching from a certified money coach
• Wellbeing reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal training, massage, and more
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs supporting your mental, physical, and financial health

Why Baystate Health?

At Baystate Health, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that is committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. We value compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, providing you with opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Education:

Non-Graduate (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Licensed Practical Nurse - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$27.13 - $31.19 - $36.88

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.