LPN

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision in a clinic setting. You will document in the medical record and assist physicians and RNs.

The role requires a state-licenced LPN, completion of an approved LPN program, CPR and BLS certification, plus 1–2 years of nursing experience. Strong computer/data entry skills and excellent communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Rhode Island LPN license to practice.
• CPR and BLS certification.
• 1–2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Strong computer and data entry skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner for plan of care.
• Documents data collection and observations in the medical record.
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Administer medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures as such EKG, PFT, and Doppler.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other duties, as necessary.

Skills

CPR certification

BLS certification

Observation skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Graduate from an accredited LPN program

Current Rhode Island LPN license

Completed state-approved LPN education program

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry software

Medical records software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner and within office practice policies and procedures, performs a variety of activities to provide nursing care to patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with the professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner for plan of care. Documents data collection and observations in the medical record.

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Administer medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures as such EKG, PFT, and Doppler.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other duties, as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island . In each step of the care process, demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completed state-approved LPN education program
• Current LPN license to practice
• Valid CPR certification
• Previous clinical or healthcare experienceStrong knowledge of computers; adept at data entry
• Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs related routine duties as prescribed in the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island, and in conjunction within hospital and Department of Nursing policies and procedures. Plans and organizes priorities for effective patient care within the scope of existing departmental policies, generally refers specific problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PAY RANGE & EEO

Pay Range: $24.29-$40.07

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION & WORK HOURS

Location: East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type: M-F 8:30am-5:00 pm

Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi‑specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

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