LPN

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical support to providers and patients in an ambulatory care setting. The LPN delivers nursing care within the scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or provider, supporting patient care through assessment, intake, triage, clinical procedures, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and accurate clinical documentation. The role collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to promote high-quality, patient-centered care and comply with regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. The LPN maintains current Massachusetts licensure, continuing education, and BLS certification. The position requires the ability to fulfill essential job functions, including the stated work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to workplace health or safety. The role involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment and may include exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other healthcare occupational hazards; appropriate precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Massachusetts.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Keep state licensure, continuing education, and BLS certification current.
At least one 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 proficiency in medical terminology.
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 and ability to build rapport with patients, families, providers, and colleagues.
Ability to collaborate in a team-based healthcare environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient confidentiality.
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, 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 in person and by telephone with patients, families, providers, and healthcare personnel.
Ability to sustain concentration and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to safely operate clinical and office equipment used for job duties.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient education regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
Experience administering medications, injections, and immunizations according to 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.
Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral processes.
Ability to assist with inbox management and refills according to SMA policy.
Experience with Cerner electronic medical record systems and office workflows.
Ability to schedule new and established patient appointments.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and clinical support within the LPN scope of practice, organizational policies, and professional standards.
Perform patient intake, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical histories, assessments, and other clinical information.
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, facilitate treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
Triage patient concerns, respond to inquiries, and escalate clinical issues appropriately.
Assist with examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and other clinical interventions while supporting patient comfort and safety.
Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments according to protocols, provider orders, and scope of practice requirements.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
Support referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill processes, care coordination, and patient follow-up.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the EMR and other applicable systems while protecting patient confidentiality.
Prepare, maintain, and stock clinical work areas and examination rooms to support efficient workflow, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare examination rooms for providers between patient contacts.
Review, interpret, and manage clinical documentation and complete provider requests in a timely manner.
Assist with inbox management and refills according to SMA policy.
Schedule new and established patient appointments.
Maintain clinical competency, continuing education, and current LPN licensure.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, with sensitivity to differing needs, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment by following applicable standards and procedures.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned; duties may change at any time with or without notice.