Licensed Practical Nurse

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Summary
Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager – and in collaboration with other team members – provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
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. Based on the chief complaint, the physician may also perform additional screening exams as needed, such as hearing, vision, depression, and falls assessments.

-Measure and record patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

-Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, administering enemas or douches, applying alcohol rubs, massaging, performing catheterizations, administering routine immunizations, and/or providing nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests.

-Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).

-Communicates post-visit findings and participates in the plan of care, in coordination with the appropriate clinical staff

-Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the 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.

-Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.

 

Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Medical experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, and 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.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

850 Boylston Street

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$31.50 - $43.64/Hourly

 

 

Grade

5

 

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