LPN, Home Care

Mass General Brigham•Beverly, MA

4d•$21 - $30•Hybrid

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. Starting rate of pay is $28.20. Ready for a role that values both your clinical expertise and your heart? Care for patients where it matters most - at home! We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $5,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth. Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help “homebound” patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care (IV drug administration, injections, tube feeding, wound care, care plan education), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour LPN to join the “Endicott” team. While the majority of your time will be working in Haverhill, Newburyport and Ipswich areas, the entire team also supports the following territories: Amesbury Bradford Byfield Essex Georgetown Gloucester Groveland Magnolia Manchester Merrimac Methuen Newbury Plum Island Rockport Rowley Salisbury South Hamilton West Boxford and West Newbury Our LPNs do not manage patients, but they work at the top of their license as adjuncts to the RN Case Managers to provide 1on1, complex nursing care and cutting-edge treatments, as well as education and support to patients and their care givers. The desired schedule is Monday through Friday. Anticipated daily volume is 6-7 visits per day plus chart review, visit preparation, documentation, and care coordination. Job Summary Provide quality nursing care to patients in various settings in the community. Patient care is delivered within MGB Home Care's philosophy, policy, and standards of community health practice. In collaboration with the RN case manager this position will provide skilled nursing visits, utilizing thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with agency policies, procedures and standards 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

Provide quality nursing care to patients in various settings in the community.
Patient care is delivered within MGB Home Care's philosophy, policy, and standards of community health practice.
In collaboration with the RN case manager this position will provide skilled nursing visits, utilizing thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with agency policies, procedures and standards of practice.