RN/LPN - Primary Care

Valley Health Systems•Holyoke, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent organization of Holyoke Medical Center and Holyoke Medical Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its adult primary care practice in Springfield, Massachusetts. The role provides nursing care and care coordination for patients in a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented healthcare environment.

Requirements

For the Registered Nurse role: graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
For the Registered Nurse role: current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
For the Licensed Practical Nurse role: graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
For the Licensed Practical Nurse role: current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current CPR certification.
Two years of experience in a primary care provider's office.

Responsibilities

Triage patients through direct contact or messaging, determine clinical priority by assessing patient conditions, medical history, and present status, and execute appropriate follow-up.
Handle prescription refills and call them in to pharmacies and patients.
Review patient messages to assess clinical status, coordinate care with providers, and schedule appointments according to established protocol.
Administer immunizations and injections as directed by the primary care provider.
Communicate laboratory and other test results to patients as directed by the primary care provider.
Adapt to changing department demands, including assisting clinical staff with procedures such as EKGs, wound cleaning, and obtaining specimens and cultures according to HMG policy.
Assist coworkers during heightened patient-care activity and serve as a resource for clinical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.