LPN, Primary Care | BWH Westwood

## LPN, Primary Care | BWH Westwood | 20 Hours Apply:
Onsite:
Westwood-MA:
Part time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
RQ4072549

Site:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
** Job Summary
** PART TIME 20 HOURS LPN WESTWOOD MA    About BWH Westwood Primary Care:  
• At BWH/MGB we put the patient at the center of care, and our clinicians provide timely, expert and compassionate care.  
• Team-oriented, collaborative culture!  
• Free Onsite Parking at convenient location near University Ave.  Job Highlights:  
• Sign on Bonus!
• $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into this LPN position (non- MGB employees). Please ask for more details!  
• Benefits eligible including paid time off and pension/cash balance eligibility  • (please note, RNs will not be considered, seeking LPNs Only    Summary  Under supervision of a Nurse Manager and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.  
• Interviews patients about current problems, medications, allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.

• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.

• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as, dressing wounds, routine immunizations, and/or nebulizer treatments.

• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).

• Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and responds to messages sent in through patient portal.  
• Obtaining necessary information and processing paperwork/forms for patients.  
• 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.

• Respond to medical emergencies within the building.  
• Other duties as assigned.
** Qualifications
* * Education
* Education:

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program Licenses and Credentials

* Licenses/Certifications:

Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
* Basic Life Support preferred Experience
* Nursing experience 3 years preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, 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
** Onsite
* * Work Location
** 100 Brigham Way
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 20
* * Employee Type
** Regular
* * Work Shift
** Rotating (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$31.50 - $43.64/Hourly
** Grade
* * 5

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