Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurology

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

1d•$29 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

Wentworth Health Partners Coastal Neurology Services has been providing adults and children with comprehensive and trusted care since 1983. Our board-certified physicians specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and management of an array of neurological disorders, including headaches, epilepsy, autism, ADHD, neuromuscular disease, neuropathy, sleep disorders, small-fiber polyneuropathy, stroke and more. Our Neurology practices are located at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH, and 73 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH. We are seeking a 40-hour LPN to join our Neurology team Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. This role begins with a 90-day, fully onsite training period in the Dover and Portsmouth offices, which includes hands-on shadowing and close collaboration with providers and nursing staff to build familiarity with workflows and patient care protocols. Following successful completion of training, the role transitions to a blended work schedule, with one scheduled day per week onsite and remaining workdays performed offsite. The LPN will support our expert providers playing a key role in supporting patient care through administrative responsibilities. Daily tasks include managing in-basket messages through Patient Gateway, providing triage support, handling inbound and outbound phone calls, assisting with medication-related inquiries and refill requests, and conducting follow-up communication with patients. The role also involves significant computer-based work, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma
Licensed Practical Nurse required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] -required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] -preferred
Medical experience 0-1 year preferred
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.
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities in a collaborative neurology setting.
Because of the nature of the patient population served, this role requires a strong Licensed Practical Nurse with at least 1 year of prior nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
Measure and record patients' vital signs.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Provide 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.
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.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.