LPN, Primary Care | BWH Westwood | 20 Hours

LPN Westwood MA

About BWH Westwood Primary Care: At BWH/MGB we put the patient at the center of care, and our clinicians provide timely, expert and compassionate care. Team-oriented, collaborative culture! Free Onsite Parking at convenient location near University Ave.

Job Highlights: 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! Benefits eligible including paid time off and pension/cash balance eligibility.

Under supervision of a Nurse Manager and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice. Interviews patients about current problems, medications, allergies and reviews medical records 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, routine immunizations, and/or nebulizer treatments. 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 responds to messages sent in through patient portal. Obtaining necessary information and processing paperwork/forms for patients. 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. Respond to medical emergencies within the building. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

• Licenses/Certifications: Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
• Basic Life Support preferred

• Nursing experience 3 years preferred

• 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.

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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