LPN, Primary Care | BWH Westwood | 20 Hours

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 43,394 - 60,118; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Westwood, MA. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, under supervision, with a 20-hour workweek and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, taking vital signs, administering medications under supervision, preparing patients for procedures, and performing routine office tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN licensure in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support preferred.
• 3 years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient about problems, medications, allergies and review records.
• Measure and record vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
• Provide basic patient care such as dressing wounds, immunizations and nebulizer treatments.
• Administer medications under supervision of physician and RN.
• Perform office tasks: answer phones, triage, and manage messages.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests when needed.
• Prepare patients for exams and explain procedures.
• Assist with bathing, dressing and mobility.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Current LPN Licensure in Massachusetts

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

PART TIME 20 HOURS LPN WESTWOOD MA

Sign on Bonus!
$5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into this LPN position (non- MGB employees). Please ask for more details!
(please note, RNs will not be considered, seeking LPNs Only)

Free Onsite Parking at convenient location near University Ave

Summary

Under supervision of a Nurse Manager or licensed clinical leader and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.

• Interviews patient about current problems, medications, allergies and reviews medical record for pertinent previous and current information.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, performing catheterizations, routine immunizations, and/or nebulizer treatments and visual acuity test.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Licenses and Credentials

• Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
• Basic Life Support preferred

Experience

• Nursing experience 3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, understanding of health-related conditions and information.
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Ability to administer medication; routes of administration may include injections, intravenous and oral medications.
• Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 100 Brigham Way

Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $31.50 - $43.64/Hourly

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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