Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Organization

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all – regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.

Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location:

Pittsfield, MA

Salary: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

• Triage patients by telephone or walk-in; approve same-day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; complete PT-1 forms; provide patient education; supervise medical assistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing level support; administer immunizations and allergy shots; manage prescription medication requests; process laboratory results, pull charts, review and hold partials—flagging abnormal results for provider review and filing normal results; contact patients with results as directed; chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with running daily equipment controls; support charting for quality assurance (HCG, strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensure billing codes are correct; perform other routine office duties as requested.

• Interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Respond appropriately to patient needs and manage difficult or emotional patient situations to build trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in when needed and cross‑train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to service requests; lead and instruct others effectively; delegate as required.
• Present information effectively in one‑on‑one or small group settings; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely.
• Calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled formats.
• Be punctual and reliable; maintain schedule commitments.
• Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred. Electronic medical records experience required. CPR certification is a plus.
• License and Certification: Must be licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Physical Requirements: Must view and comply with the Clinical Support ADA requirements.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position currently accepting applications.