Licensed Practical Nurse for Pediatrics

3 weeks ago


Lowell, United States LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Full time
Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is open Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. We offer 8-, or 10-hour shifts.

Under general supervision, provides nursing and health care services to individuals and families in an outpatient primary care environment with assignments in adult medicine. Responsible for the management, provision, and evaluation of nursing care in their center area of assignment. Assist with telephone and face-to-face patient communications, physical exams, lab testing, patient education. Responds to patient needs and assures health care services for patients and families are reflective of Lowell Community Health Center mission and values. Incumbent works as part of the nursing team and assists in the continuity of medical/health care for patients.

Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with provision of care that includes treatment, teaching and counseling.
Recognizes and interprets symptoms of patient’s conditions and reports to appropriate health care provider.
Provides direct nursing services to patients and their families. These services include, but are not exclusive to nursing assessment, nursing intervention/referral, health care education.
Assesses patients’ needs based upon evaluation of current functioning and strengths, review of previous health/medical plan of care, and medications. This includes a support system being utilized, vocational status, and identification of any special needs (i.e., physical, emotional, or substance abuse/psychiatric history).
Able to prepare patients for examination completes history, reviews systems, and current physical health status.
Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature, other measurements and/or vitals as appropriate to complete health assessment.
Performs vision and hearing screenings if appropriate.
Obtains urine, sputum specimens as appropriate.
Complete laboratory /radiology imaging reconciliation.
Administers appropriate immunizations and injections.
Maintains clinical logs for central area.
Develops a system for summarizing clinical and laboratory data for evaluation and planning purposes, and quality assurance.
Assists with the planning and implementation of educational programs for patients and families to increase awareness of relevant medical conditions, decrease risk-behaviors, and increase responsibility for self-care.
Attends and participates in in-service education programs for staff, quality assurance programs, and risk-management programs.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Registered Nurse License in the state of MA
Current CPR/BLS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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