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Dermatology LPN BWH

Dermatology LPN BWH

Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts, US
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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.

Licensed Practical Nurse - 40-hour Day - BWH Dermatology Chestnut Hill

A $5,000.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our LPN positions.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or licensed clinical leader and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.

Essential Functions

  • Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and 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, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, performing catheterizations, routine immunizations, and / or nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests.
  • 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 takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
  • 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.
  • Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.

Qualifications

Education

Trade / Technical / Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experience

Medical experience 0-1 year 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.

    • Schedule Requirements

    Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  • This position requires a 40 hour / five-day work week (Monday - Friday). Hours are determined by practice and operational needs.
  • Occasional overtime may be required.
  • Provide cross-coverage based on operational needs. This could include covering different areas or desks within a practice, intermittent coverage at other practices or locations, or as needed due to extenuating circumstances.

    • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    15 Francis Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Employee Type

    Regular

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range

    $21.30 - $30.41 / Hourly

    Grade

    At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

    EEO Statement

    The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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