LPN Pediatrics - Watertown

UnitedHealth Group • Watertown, MA

3d • $20 - $36

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative, multi-specialty group practice with 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to meet the psychological and physical needs of patients and families, practicing within scope and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The LPN administers medications and performs procedures as directed by clinicians and contributes to continuity and quality of care. Situations requiring clinical judgment are escalated to clinicians.

This is a 20-hour-per-week position in a busy pediatric practice. The nurse must be comfortable administering vaccines and medications to infants and children. Other needs may include following up with families about laboratory results and responding to calls from the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to use electronic tools and applications relevant to the position, including phone, keyboard, computer, and computer applications.
• Must be comfortable administering vaccines to infants and children.
• Must be comfortable administering medications to children.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which may be required based on specialty.
• Experience with an electronic medical records system.
• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Functions within a designated clinical team.
• Obtains and documents relevant patient health information, intervenes within scope of practice, and escalates issues to the appropriate provider.
• Provides standard patient education under an established, documented plan of care.
• Obtains vital signs and performs other department-based testing.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with directions and organizational policies and procedures.
• Documents patient care activities, observations, actions, and outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established timeframe.
• Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding.
• Sets up examinations and procedures to support clinicians and patients.
• Communicates pertinent information to relevant health care team members verbally or through the medical record, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Communicates specific test results or follow-up plans to patients or families under established protocols or clinician direction.
• Administers medications via intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and nebulizer routes.
• Maintains proficiencies in role-specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies.
• Participates in organizational and departmental process-improvement activities.
• Participates in emergency procedures.
• Provides exceptional service to patients, families, and staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May follow up with families about laboratory results and DCF calls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Hourly pay is $20–$36 based on full-time employment; pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed