LPN, Urology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats a range of urologic disorders in adult patients.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice, under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager.
• Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Administers 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.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepares patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explains procedures.
• Aids patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - required.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma.
• Medical experience 0-1 year preferred.

Skills

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$31.50 - $43.64/Hourly

Schedule

Day (United States of America)