Licensed Practical Nurse Lead, Pediatrics - Haverhill
Job Description
Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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.
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Our Mass General Brigham Medical Group community healthcare center in Haverhill has the latest in diagnostics, technology, and research. We proudly offer our patients unparalleled acute, chronic, and wellness care. Whether you visit us once a year for a physical or more often for a chronic health problem, our team will provide you and your family with the service, information, and education required to achieve and maintain good health. Our multi-specialty group practice offers a broad range of medical sub-specialties.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hr Licensed Practical Nurse Lead to support our Pediatrics team! The desired schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm located at 1 Park Way in Haverhill.
Summary
Job Summary
Responsible for providing direct patient care and supervising a team of LPNs and nursing support staff by coordinating patient care activities, overseeing the daily operations of the nursing unit, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of LPNs and nursing support staff.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare providers in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
- Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation of medication administration.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, and medication administration records.
Qualifications
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
Nursing Experience between 2-3 years is required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
- Leadership and supervisory abilities, with experience in team coordination and staff supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, make independent decisions, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1 Parkway
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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
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