Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Group Float Pool

LE001 Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care in an ambulatory setting under RN or provider supervision. You will perform patient assessments, triage, administer medications, educate patients, and document care in the EMR to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of nursing experience in physician offices or ambulatory care, solid clinical skills, strong communication, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a physician office, ambulatory care, outpatient, or comparable clinical setting.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and knowledge of patient care practices.
• Ability to perform patient assessments, triage, and document vital signs accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to coordinate care with providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the LPN scope of practice in ambulatory settings.
• Perform patient intake, obtain vitals, and document histories.
• Administer medications, injections, and vaccines per protocol.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate referrals and follow-up.

Skills

Nursing experience

Vital signs

Triage

Patient education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Massachusetts LPN license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0 - The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical support to providers and patients in an ambulatory care setting, delivering nursing care within the scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or provider. The LPN supports patient care through assessment, intake, triage, clinical procedures, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and accurate clinical documentation. This role collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to promote high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies.

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Licenses/Certification

Current Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure in Massachusetts

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Responsible for keeping state licensure, continued education and BLS certification current.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a physician office, ambulatory care, outpatient, or comparable clinical setting.
• Strong clinical nursing skills, knowledge of patient care practices, and medical terminology proficiency.
• Ability to perform patient assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately triage clinical concerns.
• Ability to obtain, monitor, and accurately document vital signs and patient health information
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, families, providers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient experience, quality improvement, and continuous process improvement.
• Ability to maintain clinical competency and comply with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience providing patient education regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Experience administering medications, injections, and immunizations in accordance with established protocols.
• Experience performing telephone and/or in-person triage in a medical practice setting.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems and familiarity with physician office workflows.
• Experience managing provider inboxes or patient messaging through an EMR.
• Experience with prior authorizations, referrals, and care coordination.
• Experience supporting staff training or onboarding activities.
• Experience working in a multi-provider or specialty medical practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to patients in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice, organizational policies, and professional standards.
• Perform patient intake activities, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical histories, assessments, and other clinical information to support safe and effective patient care.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, facilitate treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
• Triage patient concerns, respond to patient inquiries, and appropriately elevate clinical issues to providers or other healthcare team members.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and other clinical interventions while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with established protocols, provider orders, and scope of practice requirements.
• Provide patient and family education regarding health conditions, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions to support optimal health outcomes.
• Support care coordination activities, including referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill processes, and patient follow-up efforts.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and other applicable systems while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Prepare, maintain, and stock clinical work areas and examination rooms to promote efficient workflow, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Age and Diversity Related Criteria

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

Eligibility to Fulfill Job Expectations

Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers for clinical procedures, patient care activities, documentation, and operation of medical equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally using proper body mechanics and equipment as appropriate.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility activities as required.
• Ability to visually assess patients, read medical records, and accurately document information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare personnel in person and by telephone.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment requiring sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to safely operate clinical and office equipment used in the performance of job duties.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other occupational hazards common to healthcare environments; appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Essential Job Functions (Additional)

• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Prepares exam rooms for providers between patient contact.
• Maintains clinical competency, continued education, and LPN license.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of medical terminology.
• Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation.
• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care.
• Demonstrates problem solving and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers by following standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral process.
• Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy.
• Conduct Cerner Electronic Medical Record environment and office workflows.
• Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting.
• Ability to schedule new and established patient appointments.
• Understanding provider requests and complete them in a timely manner.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $25.16-$38.42

Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

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