About Us

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.

The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!

About our Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Department

Our practice is located at 10 Main Street (2nd Floor) Florence, MA 01062. Our team is committed to advancing patient health by helping them achieve optimal levels of comfort, energy, and quality living through a variety of outpatient procedures and treatment. Working in close collaboration with Cooley Dickinson Hospital's Respiratory Services and Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments, we have the combined experience and expertise to diagnose, treat and manage:

• Asthma-spirometry evaluation, FeNO (fractional exhaled nitric oxide) testing, assessment of asthma control and tailored asthma education
• Allergies-skin testing as well as allergen, venom and drug desensitization.
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)-pulmonary function testing and interpretation, home oxygen assessments
• Pulmonary Nodules-symptom evaluation (FeNO and fiberoptic laryngoscopy), bronchoscopy
• Pleural Effusions-thoracentesis
• Symptoms-evaluation of symptoms including chronic cough, shortness of breath and lung cancer screening.

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour LPN to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday. We are open from 8:00am to 5:30pm, so schedules are staggered accordingly. Focused on in-office visits and assisting our medical assistant team, the LPN will have the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/licensure while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. Responsibilities will include assisting in the assessment process to identify patient needs via telephone, rooming, examinations, point of care testing, medication administration, EKGs, immunizations, procedures, and other clinically appropriate treatments/testing as directed.

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work! Below are our requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required.
• Current Massachusetts licensure as an LPN required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.

A minimum of 1 year of LPN experience in an ambulatory office setting preferred

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.