LPN - Rheumatology - Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
About the Job
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
*$3,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*
We are searching for a LPN
Hours: 40hrs
Shift: Day Shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Rheum Clinic – Fairhaven, MA. Must be willing to provide coverage at Fall River Rheum Clinic
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities for aspiring leaders
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted Best Place to Work 6 years in a row!
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:Position reports to the Director, Manager or designee. Perform a variety of duties involving direct patient care, such as medication administration, patient and family teaching, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and within the scope of practical nursing. Utilize an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other related software to update or access patient information as appropriate. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.
Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
- Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) is highly desirable
- Six months or more experience in related setting preferred.
- Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is require
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired