Licensed Practical Nurse

DotHouse Health • Dorchester, MA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively as a member of the patient care team to provide consistent, high quality, evidence-based care to patients within the health center. The LPN is accountable to perform in accordance with the standards set by the American Nurses Association, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 3.00, and the health center’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a practical nursing program
• 2 years of experience as a practical nurse in a hospital or clinic setting preferred
• Bilingual Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
• Valid LPN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Direct the practice of medical assistants
• Review and communicate test results per protocol (ex. Critical labs and abnormal imaging)
• Accurate, complete and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Provide patient education
• Administer medication, immunizations and treatments as ordered during primary care sessions and Nurse on Duty (NOD) Visits
• Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations
• Assists with or performs procedures during primary care sessions or NOD visits
• Communicates effectively with team members and external sources
• Attends nursing and organizational staff meetings
• Provides safe, ethical, evidence based and culturally competent care
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees