LPN - Kenmore

Dovetail Health Inc.; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Atrius Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care across a multi-specialty practice in Massachusetts. You will administer medications, document patient information, and support quality care within established policies and team protocols.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, a benefits package, and opportunities for further career progression within a values-driven care organization.

Qualifikationen

• Current, unrestricted LPN license to practice in Massachusetts.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Proven ability to use electronic tools and applications (phone, keyboard, computer, EMR).

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care within designated clinical team.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document patient care activities in electronic medical records.

Kenntnisse

BLS certification

EMR/Computer literacy

Ausbildung

MA LPN license

Jobbeschreibung

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression!

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct patient care, meeting both the psychological and physical needs of the patients and families. Practices within scope of practice in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Administers medications and performs procedures in accordance with clinician orders and department/specialty/organizational policy, and procedures. Contributes to the continuity and quality of care of the patient while fostering the best interest and well-being of patients and their families. Identifies those situations requiring clinical judgment and decision making and escalates these issues to clinicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Functions within a designated clinical team
• Obtains and documents relevant patient information regarding health status; intervenes within scope of practice and escalates issues to the appropriate provider
• Provides standard patient education under the direction of an established documented plan of care
• Obtains vital signs and other department-based testing
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
• Documents all patient care activities, observations, actions and patient outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe
• Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding
• Performs the necessary set-up for examinations and procedures available to support the clinician and patient
• Communicates any pertinent information to the relevant members of the health care team verbally and/or through medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality
• Under established protocols or under specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or family regarding specific test results or follow-up plans
• Proficient in medication administration via IM, sc, ID and nebulizer routes
• Maintains proficiencies in role specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies
• Participates in organizational and departmental process improvement activities
• Participate in emergency procedures
• Provides exceptional service to patients, families and other staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from a state-approved school of practical nursing
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Experience with an electronic medical records system

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.