LPN - Rehoboth

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Norton, MA

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical support to providers and patients in an ambulatory care setting, delivering nursing care within the scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or provider. The LPN supports patient care through assessment, intake, triage, clinical procedures, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and accurate clinical documentation. This role collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to promote high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
Current Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure in Massachusetts
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a physician office, ambulatory care, outpatient, or comparable clinical setting.
Strong clinical nursing skills, knowledge of patient care practices, and medical terminology proficiency.
Ability to perform patient assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately triage clinical concerns.
Ability to obtain, monitor, and accurately document vital signs and patient health information
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport with patients, families, providers, and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate commitment to patient experience, quality improvement, and continuous process improvement.
Ability to maintain clinical competency and comply with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the workday
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers for clinical procedures, patient care activities, documentation, and operation of medical equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally using proper body mechanics and equipment as appropriate.
Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility activities as required
Ability to visually assess patients, read medical records, and accurately document information.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare personnel in person and by telephone.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment requiring sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to safely operate clinical and office equipment used in the performance of job duties.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other occupational hazards common to healthcare environments; appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment are required
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
Responsible for keeping state licensure, continued education and BLS certification current.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient education regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
Experience administering medications, injections, and immunizations in accordance with established protocols.
Experience performing telephone and/or in-person triage in a medical practice setting.
Experience using electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems and familiarity with physician office workflows.
Experience managing provider inboxes or patient messaging through an EMR.
Experience with prior authorizations, referrals, and care coordination.
Experience supporting staff training or onboarding activities.
Experience working in a multi-provider or specialty medical practice.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to patients in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice, organizational policies, and professional standards.
Perform patient intake activities, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical histories, assessments, and other clinical information to support safe and effective patient care.
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, facilitate treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
Triage patient concerns, respond to patient inquiries, and appropriately escalate clinical issues to providers or other healthcare team members.
Assist with examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and other clinical interventions while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and quality outcomes.
Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with established protocols, provider orders, and scope of practice requirements
Provide patient and family education regarding health conditions, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions to support optimal health outcomes.
Support care coordination activities, including referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill processes, and patient follow-up efforts.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and other applicable systems while ensuring patient confidentiality.
Prepare, maintain, and stock clinical work areas and examination rooms to promote efficient workflow, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
Prepares exam rooms for providers between patient contact
Maintains clinical competency, continued education, and LPN license
Knowledge and appropriate use of medical terminology
Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation
Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care
Demonstrates problem solving and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers by following standards and procedures
Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral process
Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy
Conduct Cerner Electronic Medical Record environment and office workflows
Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting
Ability to schedule new and established patient appointments
Understanding provider requests and complete them in a timely manner