LPN, Home Care
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. At Mass General Brigham, we know exceptional care doesn’t stop at the hospital doors. Our Home Care team delivers advanced clinical expertise, compassion, and innovation directly to patients—helping them recover, regain independence, and manage chronic illness in the comfort of their homes. We’re seeking skilled LPNs who value autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and practicing at the top of their license. If you’re looking to focus on hands-on clinical care in a supportive, patient-centered environment, this is where your skills can truly make an impact. As an LPN on our Home Care team, you will: Deliver 1:1 skilled nursing care in the home setting Collaborate closely with RN Case Managers Practice at the top of your license Provide complex clinical treatments and patient education Support patients recovering from surgery, illness, or chronic disease exacerbations You will not be managing large patient panels—you will focus on delivering high-quality, direct clinical care that improves outcomes and prevents hospital readmissions. Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager – and in collaboration with other team members – provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.
Requirements
- LPN professional license in Massachusetts
- Minimum 1-year previous nursing in acute care or sub-acute care setting required
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communications skills
- Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the geriatric, pediatric, and/or adult population
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with varied population
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and adapt to unpredictable circumstances
- Travel required in local geographic area
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience preferred
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.
- Based on the chief complaint, the physician may also perform additional screening exams as needed, such as hearing, vision, depression, and falls assessments.
- 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.
Benefits
- As part of a nationally respected, not-for-profit health system, you’ll be connected to:
- Academic medicine and cutting-edge care models
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Career mobility within a large healthcare network
- A mission centered on patient care, research, teaching, and community service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
