LPN - Home Care Nurse: Patient Comfort & Care

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, in collaboration with the nursing team.

The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely interventions, and adherence to care plans. You will interview patients, monitor vital signs, perform basic treatments, assist with medication administration under physician and RN supervision, and help coordinate office tasks.

Qualifications

• LPN diploma required and LPN state license expected.
• BLS certification preferred; medical experience 2–3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients about problems, medications, and allergies and review medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs (height, weight, temp, BP, pulse, respirations).
• Provide basic patient care and treatments (wounds, injections, immunizations, catheterizations, nebulizer treatments, visual acuity tests).
• Assist in medication administration under supervision of physician and RN.
• Perform office tasks: triage calls, answer messages, and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

Injections

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma

LPN State License

Job description

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, in collaboration with the nursing team.

The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely interventions, and adherence to care plans. You will interview patients, monitor vital signs, perform basic treatments, assist with medication administration under physician and RN supervision, and help coordinate office tasks.