Office Nurse, Webster Pediatrics, 40 hours, Days

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Webster is seeking an LPN/RN for the Pediatrics clinic. You will provide direct patient care, perform nursing procedures, and support physicians in outpatient settings. The role requires clinical expertise, teamwork, and strong communication within a busy pediatric environment.

We offer non-exempt employment with a daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and potential signing bonus. Licensed MA nurses with pediatric interest are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts LPN or RN licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience as LPN or RN.
• Ability to work independently and lead/train staff.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and medical terminology.
• Experience with office and laboratory procedures and EHR systems.
• Strong oral and written communication and organization skills.
• English language proficiency and ability to stay calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and provide direction to clinical staff; participate in interviewing staff.
• Triages phone calls and follows through on patient needs.
• Take vital signs, assist with procedures, and prepare/maintain equipment.
• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, immunizations, and administer medications/IVs.
• Maintain CLIA-compliant quality control and monitor patient condition.
• Foster professional, respectful interactions with patients and team members.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

English language proficiency

Calm under pressure

Education

LPN or RN licensure in MA

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $27.04 - $48.68 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 34000 - 3280 Webster Pediatrics This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Acts as a role model for all clinical staff. Trains, and provides direction/oversight to the clinical staff. Participates in the interviewing and evaluating of the clinical staff.
2. Triages phone calls and executes appropriate follow through.
3. Performs vital signs, and visual acuity on designated patients and documents appropriately. Assists physicians with technical procedures, such as outpatient surgical procedures, pap smears, sigmoidoscopies etc., assembling sterile instruments and supplies, participating in the set up, maintenance, and disassembly and cleaning of patient equipment.
4. Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs and immunizations. Administers immunizations, medications, IVs. Performs quality control testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
5. Recognizes changes in patient's physical and mental condition and takes appropriate actions. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Provides nursing interventions to appropriate to patient's physical condition and emotional status.
6. Demonstrates a commitment to promote an office environment that supports positive public relations and image, effective communication with patients, visitors, and health team members. All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current licensure in the State of Massachusetts either LPN or RN.
3. Preferred: 1. BLS Certification

Experience/Skills:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an LPN or RN.
2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead and train a group of employees.
3. Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices.
4. Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
5. Knowledge of medical terminology and strong proficiency with Microsoft office applications and electronic health records.
6. Excellent oral, written, and proven organization skills.
7. Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the clinic and provide exceptional service to patients.
8. Must have proven problem‑solving abilities for routine situations and request assistance from identified resources when needed.
9. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
10. Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work related activities.
11. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
12. Preferred: Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other.

Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, gender identity & expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.