Licensed Practical Nurse Fish Center Derm BWH

Mass General Brigham•Brookline, MA

2d•$32 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse within the Dermatology Specialty Clinic, which also handles cosmetic procedures. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager, in collaboration with other team members. The clinic is part of Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma required.
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] required.
Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, and 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.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.
Medical experience 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
Measures and records patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. May perform additional screening exams as needed.
Provides basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, administering enemas or douches, applying alcohol rubs, massaging, performing catheterizations, administering routine immunizations, and/or providing nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests.
Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
Communicates post-visit findings and participates in the plan of care, in coordination with the appropriate clinical staff.
Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepares patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explains procedures.
Assists patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.