LPN / LVN - $25 per hour at Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is seeking a LPN / LVN for a job in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Provides direct and indirect nursing care as part of a nursing care plan or a prescribed medical regime that has been incorporated into a nursing care plan. · Assesses an individual’s basic health status, records and related health data. · Participates in analyzing and interpreting an individual’s basic health status and information. · Documents own activities in a timely manner in the patient record. · Provides health education to facilitate patient treatment plan. · Actively empowers patient and family to effectively manage their health care and navigate the health care system. · Respects and supports patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Participates in planning and implements nursing interventions and functions, including but not limited to: · Administers medications ordered by a licensed prescriber · Administers immunizations, vaccinations and allergy injections ordered by a licensed prescriber · Conducts health screening activities · Changes wound dressings consistent with a nursing care plan · Performs respiratory treatments ordered by a licensed prescriber · Performs first aid Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care as indicated. · May act as patient flow manager · Actively engages in creating a healthy, respectful work environment · Participates in health activities in the community as indicated e.g. vaccination and screening clinics Participates in activities that ensure safe, efficient and cost effective care. · Identifies opportunities, and solutions, to ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective practice environment. · Demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements · Participates in quality and safety initiatives · Generates innovative ideas to improve care delivery and work flow in the practice environment. · Precepts and mentors new members of the team. · Participates in departmental and organizational committees and initiatives. Professional development · Maintains and updates skills based on current nursing practice. · Adheres to departmental requirements for required training. · Identifies specific learning needs and goals and collaborates with nursing leadership in developing a plan to meet them. Any and all other duties as indicated within scope of practice SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job. BLS Certification Proficiency in wound care, venipuncture, and injection administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required Current licensure as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required Graduate of an approved practical nursing program Maintains knowledge and competencies reflective of current practice EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required Previous experience in Ambulatory or Primary Care, with Medical Homes preferred

Recruiter: Neri, Daniel Joseph

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3308664. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse

About Mass General Brigham

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs