Fish Center Medical Specialties LPN

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

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Per Diem position

Job Summary

Fish Center Medical Specialties / Chestnut Hill

The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integral member of the healthcare team and is accountable for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent provider (LIP: MD NP PA) or a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN participates in direct and indirect nursing care health maintenance patient instruction collaborative planning and rehabilitation as within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training. Developing relationships with patients families and colleagues the LPN functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient the practice and the organization.

Brigham and Womens Hospital an affiliate of Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham we believe in equal access to quality care employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race gender sexual orientation ability religion ethnicity national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to provide nursing care for patients and families.
Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.
Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) or RN participates in the assessment planning and evaluation of nursing care delivered.
Collaborates as a member of the health care team contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific measurable action-oriented realistic and timely.
Accurately obtains vital signs elicits information about the patients basic health status administers relevant nursing care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/RN and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
Administers medication as ordered by the LIP and according to established policies and procedures.
Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms vision and hearing screening and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/RN. Offers basic instruction per protocol or as directed. Reinforces patient instruction as provided by LIP/RN. Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
Participates in telephone screening of patient calls; may provide instruction to patient when following approved protocol or as directed by the LIP/RN.
Participates in prescription management tasks including preparation of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
Appropriately assigns patient care to others within the scope of his/her practice and maintains responsibility for the optimal outcomes of such care.
Demonstrates a commitment to learning maintaining and developing additional competencies through a variety of methods that may include but not be limited to direct patient care participation in Center of Nursing Excellence and unit-based learning opportunities reading journals and maintaining currency in practice.
Active team player

Clinic Operations:

Performs a variety of tasks including those that may be facilitated by Medical Assistants and administrative staff which have an effect on the overall operations of the unit. These include flow stocking of rooms scheduling tasks and all other duties as assigned.
Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time supplies equipment and other assets.

Licenses/Certifications: Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

Experience: Some experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Must be certified in Basic Life Support or willing to become certified within 3 months.

Experience with telephone triage preferred

Strong communication skills

Onsite

850 Boylston Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.30 - $30.41/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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