Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Pediatrics of Northbridge in Northbridge, Massachusetts at UMass Memorial Health

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Pediatrics of Northbridge

Location: Northbridge, MA
Job Category: Nursing, Patient Services & Internships

Job Family: Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Req ID: R26104770

Description:

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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:
Monday- Friday

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Community Pediatrics of Northbridge is hiring for part-time and full-time positions (24-40 hours)

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examinations. Prepares patient for office and laboratory procedures as required. Assists physician and others as required or directed.
2. Evaluates patients. Documents information as required. Takes vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, height and temperature.
3. Cleans and stocks examination rooms as required. Maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as required.
4. Performs and records laboratory results such as urine dip sticks. Documents readings as required. Ensures laboratory results are received and reviewed by physician or others as required.
5. Triages medical calls. Returns calls and documents in patient medical record as required or directed. Ensures follow up. Provides patient education.
6. Calls prescriptions and refills as directed. Documents prescription calls as required.
7. Establishes recall system for physical examinations, paps, abnormal tests and related results.
8. Calls patients who miss appointments as required. Documents no shows and follow up as required.
9. Prepares, administers and documents immunizations, injections and laboratory tests following standard procedure within scope of practice.
10. Receives and evaluates patient referrals as required.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
2. Current Massachusetts LPN licensure.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
2. Three to twelve months experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us:

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.