LPN - Population Health

Berkshire Health Systems; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient-centered care under the direction of the Medical Director, NP and/or RN. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and independent work within a coordinated care model.

The candidate should have an accredited LPN program background, current LPN license and BLS, and the ability to handle phones, clerical duties, and basic specimen testing in a physician office setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• LPN license and BLS certification required.
• Experience with multiple telephone lines and strong clerical skills.
• Experience with specimen testing and physician office preferred.
• Demonstrates continuing education as per state regulations.
• Working knowledge of Windows and PC applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing process under supervision of the Medical Director or RN.
• Facilitate a patient- and family-centered, team-based approach.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Phone handling

Clerical skills

Specimen testing

Physician office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Windows PC literacy

Continuing education

Education

LPN program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

Windows OS

PC applications

Job description

Coordinated team-based care to provide health services to individuals, through effective partnerships with patients, their caregivers/families, community resources and their physician. Facilitates a \"shared goal model\" within and across setting to achieve coordinated high quality preventive care that is patient and family-centered. The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the nursing process and functions under the direction of the Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner and/or Professional Registered Nurse.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

• Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principle and procedures.


• Experience in handling multiple telephone lines and excellent clerical/organizational skills required.


• Experience in specimen testing and physician office experience preferred.

Education and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

License, Certification & Registration:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurses


• BLS

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulation.


• Working knowledge of Windows and PC applications required.


• Ability to work independently and take direction.


• Self-motivated and has the ability to be an independent and flexible in a team framework.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.