Urology LPN BWH
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Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 30
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
A $5000.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our LPN positions.
Job Summary
- Review and reconcile physicians orders and update medical data.- Communicate pertinent information to involved parties according to system guidelines.
- Primary contact will be with clinicians physician practices acute care facilities skilled nursing extended care facilities medical supply companies as well as outside agencies for both current and potential patients.
- Ensure that physician orders and all Medicare-required documentation are received and communicated to the appropriate staff.
- Maintain professional and collaborative internal and external relations with contacts.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical data is updated and corrected in the electronic medical record (EPIC) as appropriate.
- Generate inter-agency discipline referrals based on the clinicians request.
- Assists with patient-related issues resulting in calls to doctors offices as well as other health care providers as directed by case managers.
- Assists and may coordinate follow-up with various labs and obtain clinical orders per physicians request.
- Ensure that clinical documentation and medical orders are entered in accordance with agency standards.
- Coordinate and/or assist with ordering medical supplies and DME and ensure proper follow-up when needed.
- Assist with patient assessments including vital signs and report changes in patient condition to the care team.
Qualifications
Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse LPN License required
Basic Life Support BLS Certification preferred
Experience
Medical experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills teaching and engagement techniques understanding of health-related conditions and information.
- Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature pulse respirations blood pressure height and weight.
- Ability to administer medication; routes of administration may include injections intravenous and oral medications.
- Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a professional courteous clear and concise manner.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$21.30 - $30.41/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
