Pediatric Floor LPN

Healthfirst Family Care Center, Inc. \"Heart of Our Community\"; Fall River (MA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO & holidays 3.2 weeks + personal /

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement & CE credits

Zusammenfassung

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. in Fall River, MA is hiring a Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) for a full-time role.

You will room patients, take vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, and triage while coordinating with providers and handling prior authorizations and EMR documentation. The ideal candidate has MA LPN licensure, 2+ years in a CHC, BLS/CPR, EMR experience, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; CORI background clearance required.

Qualifikationen

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• 2+ years LPN experience in a Community Health Center preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current credentialing as required by licensing boards.
• EMR experience required.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish/Portuguese preferred.
• CORI release form and background clearance required.

Aufgaben

• Room patients in person and virtually and document encounters.
• Assess vitals and perform point-of-care testing.
• Triage and communicate results to providers; assist with prior authorizations.
• Prescribe refills and coordinate labs/tests access with providers.
• Document exams and procedures accurately in the EMR and support the PCP.

Kenntnisse

LPN license (MA)

LPN experience in CHC

BLS/CPR certification

EMR experience

Bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese

CORI/background clearance

Ausbildung

LPN license - MA

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center.

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. "The Heart of Our Community" provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care. Under the direction of the Lead Pediatric Nurse, the Floor LPN will be responsible for rooming patients both in person and virtually, vital sign assessment, point of care testing; patient assessment and advisement to provider of any abnormal findings; triage; communication with patients via telephone, conveying results and messages, assisting with prior authorizations; prescription refills; ensure labs, test results and hospital records are accessible to the provider; and ensure patient encounter and procedures performed are documented accurately in the EMR, and assist primary care provider in all aspects of patient care including examinations and procedures.

Schedule

Five 8 hour days 9:30-6pm or Four 10 hour days 7:30-6pm

Rotating Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm

Pay Range

$31.00 - $37.50 per hour*

• The pay range represents HealthFirst's good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays
• Employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• Voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits

Required Qualifications

• License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 2+ years of experience as an LPN in a Community Health Center is a strong plus
• Current certification in BLS/CPR
• Current and complete credentialing as required by licensing boards and agencies
• Bi-lingual/tri-lingual skills preferred (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information

Competencies

• The Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) must have a high level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patient
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video.

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary Description

$31.00 - $37.50 per hour