LPN - Triage, Care & Team Lead in the Berkshires

Community Health Programs, Inc.; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Berkshire County, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to triage patients by telephone or walk-in, determine urgency, and assist CHP Physicians. The LPN will help supervise clinical support staff and assist in patient care under licensed guidance.

You will administer immunizations, process lab results, coordinate referrals, and participate in quality assurance and charting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Minimum three years' ambulatory care experience preferred; CPR certification a plus.
• Massachusetts LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone and walk-in; approve same-day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medical assistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing support; administer immunizations and allergy shots; manage prescription requests; process laboratory results; chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with running daily controls on equipment; charting for quality assurance; ensure billing codes are correct; perform routine office duties as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Team collaboration

Multitasking under pressure

Lead and instruct others

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Spanish speaking

Cross training

Education

LPN program (accredited)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Berkshire County, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to triage patients by telephone or walk-in, determine urgency, and assist CHP Physicians. The LPN will help supervise clinical support staff and assist in patient care under licensed guidance.

You will administer immunizations, process lab results, coordinate referrals, and participate in quality assurance and charting.