Licensed Practical Nurse with great benefits

Community Health Programs, Inc.; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit health network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Great Barrington, MA. The role includes triaging patients, assisting with medical procedures, and supervising support staff. Candidates must have a practical nursing license from Massachusetts and preferably three years of experience. The salary ranges from $24–$28 per hour with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• CPR certification a plus.
• Licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone or walk-in; assist with referrals to specialists.
• Administer immunizations and allergy shots; manage prescription requests.
• Assist with running daily controls on equipment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish speaking

Patient management

Tact and diplomacy

Time management

Education

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse with great benefits

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Community Health Programs (CHP) is a nonprofit health network delivering primary and preventive care, dental services, wellness education, and community outreach. CHP serves a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.

Salary: $24–$28 per hour.

Position Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse triages patients by telephone or walk‑in, assists physicians with nursing‑level support, administers immunizations and allergy shots, manages prescription medication requests, processes laboratory results, pulls charts, reviews partials, charts procedures, supervises medical assistants, and supports the Practice Manager in supervising clinical support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone or walk‑in; approve same‑day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; complete PT‑1 forms; provide patient education; supervise medical assistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing‑level support; administer immunizations and allergy shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory results; pull charts; review and hold partials—flagging abnormal results for provider review and filing normal; contact patients with results as directed; chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with running daily controls on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG, strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensure that billing codes are correct; complete other routine office duties as requested.

Competencies

• Interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; cross‑train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; lead and instruct others; delegate effectively.
• Present information in one‑on‑one or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely.
• Calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability; honor schedule commitments.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Experience: Minimum of three years in an ambulatory setting is preferred; electronic medical records experience is required; CPR certification is a plus.

Required License: Licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Physical Requirements: Click here to view the Clinical Support ADA requirements.

Full‑time, Non‑Exempt

Location: Great Barrington, MA – CHP Great Barrington Health Center

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.