Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Care - Springfield

Commonwealth Care Alliance; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential support in a clinic setting. This role involves managing patient flow, obtaining vital clinical information, and implementing treatment plans. As part of a dedicated care team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality patient care and coordination. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.
• Must hold current LPN License to practice in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and assist with examinations.
• Document patient history and vital signs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Clinical Documentation

Telehealth Technologies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telehealth Software

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Care - Springfield New

Position Summary
Provides support in a clinic setting by managing patient flow through the clinic, obtaining pertinent clinical information including the patient’s complaint, health history, and measurement of vital signs, preparing the patient for examination, and implementing patient treatment plans and therapies. Supports the care team in the overall coordination of the member’s care.

025030 Clin Alli-CCAPC Springfield

Position Summary
Provides support in a clinic setting by managing patient flow through the clinic, obtaining pertinent clinical information including the patient’s complaint, health history, and measurement of vital signs, preparing the patient for examination, and implementing patient treatment plans and therapies. Supports the care team in the overall coordination of the member’s care.

Supervision Exercised: No

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting patients before and after examination, including dressing and undressing, and positioning and transfers, which may include the use of a lift
• Take and document patient history, and document standardized screening assessments such as a PHQ9.
• Performing phlebotomy, giving immunizations, obtaining specimen samples, and processing labs for pick up
• Assessing the health needs of patients under the supervision of the primary registered nurse.
• Establishing plan of care jointly with medical doctor, primary care nurse, patient, and family.
• Observing patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Administering prescribed medications, and noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs as required.
• Providing basic patient care and treatments, such as wound care and other treatments as required.
• Working as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Participating in medical supply inventory management and ordering.
• Restocking supplies in exam room and monitoring expiring supplies and medications for prioritized use and disposal.
• Interacting with vendors for receipt of deliveries, lab pick up, and laundry and biohazard pick up.
• Participating in administrative patient care functions including follow-up phone calls and scheduling of appointments. Assisting in scheduling patients for routine and/or urgent appointments. Assisting in the completion of preauthorization forms, prescription renewals, or other forms requested by clinicians. Faxes information to appropriate sources.
• Collaborating with Registered Nurse on all cases to ensure delivery of quality patient care.
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care per company standards.
• Working cooperatively with care teams and practice/medical assistant staff to ensure that all patient care needs are met.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings and contributing to problem identification and resolution.
• Keeping abreast of all changes by attending meetings and completing required online and in-person trainings.
• Providing clinical care to members via telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) for clinically appropriate care and care management services.
• Observing, reporting, and enhancing patient and employee safety as part of an overall emphasis on continuous improvement, learning, and member experience.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions.

Required Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Must hold current LPN License to practice in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Willing to learn and utilize telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.), when appropriate, for a variety of clinical care and care management services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Required)

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.