Primary Care Staff LPN

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Location:

LOC
0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell, MA 02061

• Provide follow-up care as ordered; call patients or parents to provide further direction from provider. Educate as needed.
• Provide notification of test results and communicate treatment plans from established protocols or provider.
• Document conversation with patients and providers in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with community agencies for continuity of patient care.
• Coordinate appointments at outside facilities as ordered by the provider.
• Complete forms/letters in the electronic medical record.
• Room patients; open appropriate encounter from the provider schedule; document chief complaint, vital signs and nursing notes in EMR.
• Complete nurse visits according to departmental standard.
• Documents assessment data and prioritizes care with input from provider.
• Administer immunizations and/or medications according to Nursing Workflow, policies and procedures and documents in EMR. Abide by MDPH Immunization requirements for administering and managing immunizations.
• Perform treatments and/or procedures in compliance with departmental standards.
• Monitor patients appropriately and report any changes to provider.
• Provide patient-centered care and education to meet individual needs.
• Participate in the SSMC flu clinic for a minimum of 2 sessions.
• Participate in Weekend/Holiday Coverage.
• Maintain universal precautions. Performs sterile technique as needed.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Assume Charge Nurse Role as designated by Nurse Supervisor.
• Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSH Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures.
• Abide by and promote all SSH and SSMC Service Standards.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School Degree or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  One-year previous nursing experience preferred.
• Required
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Valid LPN license, Current BLS CPR certification.

• Knowledge of nursing practice to give and assess patient care in collaboration with providers and professional nurses.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to work effectively with others to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, office staff, and the general public.
• Ability to follow quality workflows.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, e-mail, and other computer software as required.
• Day/evening variable shifts, one weekend shift a month, one holiday a year, and one flu clinic a year.