Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics, Part-time

sturdymemorial; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

sturdymemorial in Attleboro, MA is hiring an LPN to provide direct clinical support in an ambulatory care setting, delivering nursing care under the direction of an RN or provider. The LPN will assess patients, triage, perform procedures, administer medications, educate patients, and document accurately.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold patient confidentiality while focusing on quality, safety, and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current LPN licensure in Massachusetts.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in a physician office or ambulatory care setting.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and ability to document accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/provider direction.
• Perform patient intake, vital signs, assessments, and triage.
• Administer medications, injections, and treatments per protocol.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and follow-ups.
• Maintain complete EMR documentation and confidentiality.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and providers.

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 - 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.

Job Description

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 escalations 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.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Age and Diversity Related Criteria

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