Part-Time LPN - Urgent Care - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

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. Join our team! Fast paced Urgent Care Clinic right at our medical center in Patriot Place. Since we have a rotating schedule, there are generally options for you to work within your schedule availability which include weekdays and weekends. Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. 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. At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Requirements

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - Generic - HR Only
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.

Nice To Haves

3-5 Minimum LPN Experience Strongly Preferred
Emergency or Acute Care Experience Preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Medical experience 0-1 year 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

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.