LPN-Float Pool

Southcoast Health System; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking an LPN for the Float Pool at the Wareham, MA location. This full-time role involves direct patient care, medication administration, patient and family teaching, and ensuring smooth patient flow in a clinic setting.

The position requires MA/RI LPN licensure and BLS certification, with travel to SPG Primary Care sites as needed. New hire sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
• Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including medication administration, patient and family teaching, and rooming.
• Perform procedures in accordance with organizational policies and within the scope of practical nursing.
• Utilize an Electronic Health Record (EHR) to update or access patient information; coordinate care across SPG Primary Care sites as needed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure MA/RI

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout **Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.**

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented LPN-Float Pool

*$5000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm and 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Primary Care - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations/designee. Perform a variety of duties involving direct patient care, such as medication administration, patient and family teaching, rooming, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and within the scope of practical nursing. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office. May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results, surgery schedules, procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor. Utilize an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other related software to update or access patient information as appropriate. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served. Position requires nurse to travel to SPG Primary Care sites where there may be a staffing shortage, ensuring patient care is delivered safely and appropriately.

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) is highly desirable.
• Six months or more experience in related setting preferred.
• Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.