Licensed Practical Nurse

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number : R-20886

Facility :

LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061

Department Name :

SMC Internal Medicine PB

Status : Full time

Budgeted Hours : 40

Shift :

Day / Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Provides nursing care to patients following established standards and practices. Duties include but are not limited to rooming patients, taking necessary vital signs and measurements, performing and assisting with treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider, administering medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider and educating patients under the direction of the provider.

• Generous shift differentials and excellent benefits that start first day of hire.
• Career Growth : Be a part of a team that services the South Shore Community across various Outpatient offices.
• Offering Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement.

Compensation Pay Range :

$27.63 - $39.44

Essential Functions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High School Degree or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

One-year previous nursing experience preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

Valid LPN license

Current BLS CPR certification.

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing practice to give and assess patient care in collaboration with providers and professional nurses

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

Ability to work effectively with others to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients (including respect, patience and compassion), office staff and the general public.

Ability to follow quality workflows.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly and to follow written and oral instructions.

Demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration / billing system, e-mail, and other computer software as required.

Day / evening variable shifts, one weekend shift a month, one holiday a year, and one flu clinic a year. ( Floating LPN role in Norwell office between internal & family medicine)

Responsibilities if Required :

Education if Required :

License / Registration / Certification Requirements :

RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)