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Fenway Health LPN, Part-Time in Boston, Massachusetts
LPN, Part-Time
Boston, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=142+Berkeley+St+Boston+MA+02116) • Nursing
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Our nurses are the heart and soul of Fenway Health. Every day, they work tirelessly to ensure that our patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. We are currently seeking LPNs to join our team of mission-driven nurses at our outpatient community health center. As an LPN, you will provide specialized nursing support for patients and medical providers, phone support and triage, as well as general support for other clinical activities to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.The schedule is based on clinic needs and may include covering evening and Saturday clinics on a rotating basis.
Please be advised that this position will be located at our South End location at 142 Berkley Street until sometime between (or by) July - Aug 2024, at which time our operations, including all staff at the South End location, will be moved to our headquarters at 1340 Boylston Street. We expect that the essential job duties and the scope of this position will remain unchanged.
Duties:
Providing Patient Triage: the safe, effective and appropriate disposition of health-related problems
Administers comprehensive evaluation of patient telephone callers, “Code Blue” events, and walk-in patients, develops care plan, consults with other disciplines as needed, and implements plan including referrals
Advocates for patient care as nurse member of the multidisciplinary medical team
Care plan is communicated to patients in a timely manner
Documents triage encounters in medical record, documenting all appropriate activities and plans
Case Management
In conjunction with patient team, coordinate services to our patients to improve their care using careful assessment, planning, coordination and delivery of care, and outcome evaluation of the plan.
Coordinates follow up care for acutely ill patients including primary care and specialty visits, VNA, Infusion companies, and prior authorization for services
Coordinates preventative services for defined population including education, vaccinations, monitoring and arranging lab tests and referrals.
Evaluates adherence to care plan and intervenes to promote patient’s well-being
Documents services in medical record, documenting all appropriate activities and plan
Providing direct patient care, using nursing procedures as appropriate under nurse licensure in an outpatient clinic
Assists with patient care under the direction of appropriate medical provider and/or under nursing scope of practice
Provides nursing support to RNs, LPNs and MAs
Places and Maintains IV Lines
Administers medications vaccinations, (PO, IM, SC, PR, ID, INH, IV) per medical provider order
Checks supplies for nursing patient encounters and notifies manager or supply ordering designee of additional stock needed
Administers all medical tests and (e.g. EKG, spirometry, CLIA) and procedures (e.g. ear lavage, nebulizer) as per protocol and medical provider request
Works with MA and pharmacy to call in prescription refills or obtain prior authorizations
Assists with preventative medicine efforts (e.g.: flu, STD, vital sign checks, occupational health)
Coordinates follow-up care for acutely ill patients including primary care and specialty visits, VNA, Infusion companies, and prior authorization for services
Helps coordinate preventative services for defined population including education, vaccination, monitoring and arranging for lab tests, and referrals
Documents services in medical record, documenting all appropriate activities and plan
Obtains and delivers lab reports once reviewed by a provider
Assists with sample management and all necessary forms for alternative insemination
Collection of lab samples, including use of phlebotomy; packaging and providing for transport to lab
Attends to healthcare issues of specific populations
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of medical issues
Includes those both acute and chronic care as appropriate to an ambulatory care setting especially HIV/AIDS (i.e. opportunistic infections, medication side effects) and behavioral issues (ie medication compliance, safe sex) issues as well as other medical conditions as appropriate for nursing case management
Seeks out continuing education opportunities related to essential job functions
Completes continuing education requirements per the Massachusetts Board of Nursing regulations
Understands and maintains universal precautions in all clinical activities
Provides health education
Provides community health education
Provides patient education related to their medical and psychosocial needs
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of vaccines, medications, and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate to our outpatient clinic
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of FH policies, procedures and services including those of TFI
Maintains knowledge of community resources
Assists in training other employees in the medical department including orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students
Performs other related duties as required
Requirements
Current licensure as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current CPR certification
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.
Preferred Qualifications:
IV insertion / Phlebotomy skills
Supervisory experience
1-year of experience in an ambulatory care setting
Experience with patients with HIV and electronic medical records
Interest in LGBT health and commitment to community health
Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day
May work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply
Salary Description
$28.21-$31.13 per hour