LPN, Endocrinology

Endocrinology And Diabetes Care Lpn

WHP, an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, offers Endocrinology and Diabetes Care at our state-of-the-art facility at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH. This practice provides care for patients with endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, and a broad spectrum of other hormonal disorders. Our expert team of clinical and administrative professionals focus on specialized diagnostics and treatment, including advanced patient education programs to assist individuals looking to improve their health and enjoy a better quality of life.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour LPN to support our Dover practice located at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH on Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager – and in collaboration with other team members – provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, administering enemas or douches, applying alcohol rubs, massaging, performing catheterizations, administering routine immunizations, and/or providing nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Communicates post-visit findings and participates in the plan of care, in coordination with the appropriate clinical staff.
• Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.

Qualifications:

Education

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Experience

Medical experience 0-1 year 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 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

Hybrid

Work Location

10 Members Way

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$31.50 - $43.64/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…