LPN - Community Health

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• The Community Health LPN functions under the direct supervision of a professional Registered Community Health Nurse. The LPN is responsible for fulfilling a nursing assignment within the community setting in accordance with Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (BVNA) and BMC policy.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Five years of current clinical experience in acute care service strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in home care required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform diverse clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and community health practices.
• Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Education and Training:
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• LPN
  -Currently licensed as a practical nurse in Massachusetts.
• CPR certified.
• Active and valid driver’s license.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to take direction and follow through consistently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to accept on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Must be patient focused and work to improve customer satisfaction.
• Must work within all regulatory guidelines as well as Gold Service and Patient Rights policies.
• Must support the Agency mission.

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• The Community Health LPN functions under the direct supervision of a professional Registered Community Health Nurse. The LPN is responsible for fulfilling a nursing assignment within the community setting in accordance with Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (BVNA) and BMC policy.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Five years of current clinical experience in acute care service strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in home care required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform diverse clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and community health practices.
• Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Education and Training:
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• LPN
  -Currently licensed as a practical nurse in Massachusetts.
• CPR certified.
• Active and valid driver’s license.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to take direction and follow through consistently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to accept on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Must be patient focused and work to improve customer satisfaction.
• Must work within all regulatory guidelines as well as Gold Service and Patient Rights policies.
• Must support the Agency mission.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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