NEW GRAD NURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity? Do you enjoy helping people? Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth. We are currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse based in Worcester MA. This position will collaborate with the health care team in the delivery of quality primary medical care for patients of all ages, races, and ethnicities at our Community Health Center. The LPN will assess,treat and educate patients about various medical conditions, coordinate care, provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members, serve asa member of the clinical practice team and work collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care. As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care within the scope of licensure including, but not limited to, patient assessment, administration of vaccinations, medications, and treatments.
Provide patient education.
Delegate patient care activitiesto ensure smooth patient flow.
Facilitate coordination of patient care outside the organization by activities including medication management, review of diagnostic test results, and follow up on outside services provided (i.e. ER visits, consults).
Perform POC testing.
Document patient care in the EHR.
Modifypatient care as age appropriate.
Triage (in person or via telephone) patients who present with acute symptoms.
Request medical interpretation services.
Provide nursing-centered services through nursing visits, chronic disease visits and family planning visits.
Required Qualifications:
Massachusetts LPNlicense.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
All our employees must be vaccinated for COVID19 and the Flu.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries andcomprehensive benefits package.
Company pays 79% of health insurance Premiums. Includescoverage for same-sex domestic partnersand gender affirming care.Health benefits start on first day of employment.
Competitive time off packages
403b Retirement Plan with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
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