Pediatric Floor LPN

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center.
Health First Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

We are currently seeking a Full‑Time Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care. Under the direction of the Medical Floor Manager, the Floor LPN will be responsible for rooming patients both in person and virtually, vital sign assessment, point of care testing; patient assessment and advisement to provider of any abnormal findings;

triage; communication with patients via telephone, conveying results and messages, assisting with prior authorizations; prescription refills; ensuring labs, test results and hospital records are accessible to the provider; and ensuring patient encounter and procedures performed are documented accurately in the EMR. The LPN will also assist the primary care provider in all aspects of patient care including examinations and procedures.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm;
Wed 10:30 am – 7:00 pm

Rotating Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

$31.00 – $37.50 per hour*

• The pay range represents Health First’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

$7,500 signing bonus, 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer‑contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

• License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 2+ years of experience as an LPN in a Community Health Center is a strong plus.
• Current certification in BLS/CPR.
• Bi‑lingual/tri‑lingual skills preferred (English, Spanish, and Portuguese).
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required.
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.

• The Pediatric Floor Nurse (LPN) must have a high level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients, maintaining a positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offering services to ensure a positive experience.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Health First Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Health First is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Health First does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.