Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Pediatrics of Northbridge

UMass Memorial Health•Northbridge, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Community Pediatrics of Northbridge is hiring for part-time and full-time positions (24-40 hours).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
Current Massachusetts LPN licensure.
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
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.

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.
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.