Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Pediatrics of Northbridge

Overview Community Pediatrics of Northbridge is hiring for part-time and full-time positions (24-40 hours). Major Responsibilities Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examinations. Prepares patient for office and laboratory procedures as required. Assists physician and others as required or directed. Evaluates patients. Documents information as required. Takes vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, height and temperature. Cleans and stocks examination rooms as required. Maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as required. Performs and records laboratory results such as urine dip sticks. Documents readings as required. Ensures laboratory results are received and reviewed by physician or others as required. Triages medical calls. Returns calls and documents in patient medical record as required or directed. Ensures follow up. Provides patient education. Calls prescriptions and refills as directed. Documents prescription calls as required. Establishes recall system for physical examinations, paps, abnormal tests and related results. Calls patients who miss appointments as required. Documents no shows and follow up as required. Prepares, administers and documents immunizations, injections and laboratory tests following standard procedure within scope of practice. Receives and evaluates patient referrals as required. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Required: Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing program. Required: Current Massachusetts LPN licensure. Experience/Skills: Required: Knowledge of basic nursing procedures. Required: Three to twelve months experience. 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. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health