LPN - Dermatology - MGH
About The Position
The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice, under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager and in collaboration with other team members. The position is in Dermatology at Mass General Hospital and requires patient care. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with one remote day after training. The role is based at 50 Staniford Street and is listed as hybrid, with 40 scheduled hours per week on the day shift. The LPN interviews patients about current concerns, medications, and allergies; reviews medical records; measures and records vital signs and other pertinent health information; and provides basic patient care and treatments. The role also supports treatment plans, administers medications under physician and registered nurse supervision, communicates post-visit findings, performs nursing-related office and triage responsibilities, collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests, prepares and explains procedures to patients, and assists with personal care and mobility. The position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse credential and state LPN license. Basic Life Support certification is preferred, as is 0–1 year of medical experience. Compensation is listed at $31.50–$43.64 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse trade, technical, or vocational diploma.
- Licensed Practical Nurse state license.
- Basic knowledge of patient education, interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, and health-related conditions and information.
- Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Ability to administer medications by routes that may include injections, intravenous, and oral medications.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform procedures and tests appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate professionally, courteously, clearly, and concisely.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; various issuers accepted.
- 0–1 year of medical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and review medical records for relevant previous and current information.
- Measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; conduct additional screening exams as needed based on the chief complaint.
- Provide basic patient care and treatments, including wound dressing, treatment of bedsores, catheterization, routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity tests, among other listed procedures.
- Participate in patient treatment regimens, including administering medications under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse.
- Communicate post-visit findings and participate in care planning with appropriate clinical staff.
- Perform office responsibilities, including answering phones, taking messages, and carrying out triage within the scope of LPN practice.
- Collect patient samples such as blood, urine, or sputum and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, transferring in bed, standing, and walking.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Childcare and emergency backup care resources
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums, sporting events, and other activities
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
