Licensed Practical Nurse BWH Rheumatology
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 30
Posted on:
19 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.
Hybrid schedule possible!
(please note RNs will not be considered seeking LPNs Only)
Pay Range
Actual Entry level LPN rate 28 per hour.
More experienced LPNs will be paid higher.
(Range listed below are grade minimum and mid-range rates.)
Please apply and learn more about the role and the team!
Job Summary
The Staff Nurse will be responsible for:Delivering patient-centered care in the Rheumatology Research department.
Creating a therapeutic environment in which research participants and families of participants with impaired memory and limited comprehension feel safe and cared for.
Interviews patients about current problems medications and allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
Measure and record patients vital signs. Based on the chief complaint the physician may also perform additional screening exams as needed such as hearing vision depression and falls assessments.
Measure and record patients vital signs including height weight temperature blood pressure pulse and respiration.
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with participants and families and providing the needed support to facilitate understanding of the disease process and the clinical trial including information relative to study medication study goals and objectives.
Collaborating with investigators on IRB-approved protocols to ensure the safe and precise conduct of each study.
Utilizing study-specific data collection tools completing clinical research assessments (ex: CSSRS) and study-related observations and administering treatments.
Engaging family members and others interacting with study participants to assess changes in medical conditions and medications.
Documenting adverse events and severe adverse events and following up with the sponsor and participants clinical team as necessary.
Reviewing medical records to verify participant eligibility before the screening visit.
Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to study participants and families in the safest environment.
Other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or leadership team.
Qualifications
Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma for Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Experience
Experience with telephone or video-based and/or in-person clinical assessmenttechniques is required. This is the safe effective and appropriate disposition of health-related problems and includes: assessing the severity of symptoms communicating urgent participant needs to the LIP referral to the appropriate setting or level of care documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care using a research electronic data capturing system education of participants and families on their disease process and interventions to promote health and well-being preliminary interpretation of data providing home health advice and follow-up ability to make triage decisions quickly and calmly in emergencies and assuring continuity of care.
Medical experience 0-1 year preferred
Experience with clinical research clinical trials and human participants is preferred.
Working knowledge of various computer applications and databases including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite EPIC Adobe MS Teams data management applications and electronic documentation is preferred.
Rheumatology experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills teaching and engagement techniques and 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 multi-task prioritize effectively and remain organized and detail-oriented while completing tasks is required for success in this role.
- 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
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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