Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

500 Baystate Wing Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company/m"

Life insurance

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will support physicians and providers, perform clinical tasks, document in EMR, and help coordinate patient education and follow-up care.

Ideal candidates hold a Massachusetts LPN license, BLS/CPR, and have experience in outpatient clinics, with excellent communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current Massachusetts LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, review medications, and record vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately in the EMR.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Support chronic disease management and vaccination scheduling.
• Maintain accurate patient records and health maintenance registries.

Skills

LPN license

Healthcare experience

EMR experience

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Non-Graduate (Required)

Massachusetts LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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, 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
• Education: Non-Graduate (Required)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Licensed Practical Nurse - OtherOtherOther

Schedule

Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

No weekends or holidays

Benefits

• 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

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.

Pay Ranges

• Minimum - $27.13
• Midpoint - $31.19
• Maximum - $36.88

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield; Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center); Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield; Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer; Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield.