LPN
Temp-Hire
Location: Boston, MA
- No parking onsite.
Hours: 2 part time positions
* Schedule provided at least 2-3 months in advance *
- 10 hr Options:
- Schedule 1: two 10hr days M-F
- Schedule 2: one 10hr day between M-F and Saturday 7:00am – 5:30pm
- 8 hr Options:
- Schedule 1: three 8 hr days between M-F
- Schedule 2: one 8 hr day between M-F and Saturday 7:00am – 5:30pm
Pay: $40 – $45/ hr
Job Duties:
- Rooming patient, obtaining vitals, collecting photos, patient history forms
- Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to provide nursing care for patients and families.
- Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.
- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing practice. In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) or RN, participates in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care delivered.
- Collaborates as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
- Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient’s basic health status, administers relevant nursing care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
- Administers medication as ordered by the LIP and according to established policies and procedures. Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/RN.
- Offers basic instruction per protocol or as directed. Reinforces patient instruction as provided by LIP/RN. Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
- Participates in telephone screening of patient calls; may provide instruction to patient when following approved protocol or as directed by the LIP/RN.
- Participates in prescription management tasks including preparation of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
- Appropriately assigns patient care to others within the scope of his/her practice and maintains responsibility for the optimal outcomes of such care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning, maintaining and developing additional competencies through a variety of methods that may include but not be limited to direct patient care, participation in Center of Nursing Excellence and unit-based learning opportunities, reading journals and maintaining currency in practice.
- Clinic Operations: Performs a variety of tasks, including those that may be facilitated by Medical Assistants and administrative staff, which have an effect on the overall operations of the unit. These include flow, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks and all other duties as assigned.
- Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies, equipment and other assets.