What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Primary Care | BWH Westwood | 20 Hours position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
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Job Summary
PART TIME 20 HOURS LPN WESTWOOD MAAbout 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)
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
$31.50 - $43.64/HourlyGrade
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