LPN

Participates as a team member in the implementation of the nursing process in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. Responsible and accountable for a group of patients spanning all ages, cultures and disability concerns for a designated time frame. Functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Excellent Clinical Nursing skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability

• Ability to measure and document vitals, weight, and height

• Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history

• Prepares exam rooms between patient contact

• Maintains clinical competency

• Knowledge and use of medical terminology

• Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation

• Establishes excellent rapport with patients including patient education

• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience

• Manage patient issues including the appropriate triage of questions and concerns around medical conditions

• Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral process

• Performs immunizations, injections, and preparation of medications

• Ability to perform point of care testing

• Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy

• Familiarity with Cerner EMR environment and office workflows

• Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse Program

License/Certification:

• Current Massachusetts licensure

• BLS competent

• Unit specific certifications

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Reports to: Practice Manager

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.