Licensed Practical Nurse for Pediatrics
Company: Lowell Community Health Center
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is open Monday-
Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. We offer 8-, or 10-hour shifts.Under
general supervision, provides nursing and health care services to
individuals and families in an outpatient primary care environment
with assignments in adult medicine. Responsible for the management,
provision, and evaluation of nursing care in their center area of
assignment. Assist with telephone and face-to-face patient
communications, physical exams, lab testing, patient education.
Responds to patient needs and assures health care services for
patients and families are reflective of Lowell Community Health
Center mission and values. Incumbent works as part of the nursing
team and assists in the continuity of medical/health care for
patients.Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse,
community-based health care organization. Our programs have been
recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top
five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural
competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you
will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented
people.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with provision of care
that includes treatment, teaching and counseling.Recognizes and
interprets symptoms of patients conditions and reports to
appropriate health care provider.Provides direct nursing services
to patients and their families. These services include, but are not
exclusive to nursing assessment, nursing intervention/referral,
health care education.Assesses patients needs based upon evaluation
of current functioning and strengths, review of previous
health/medical plan of care, and medications. This includes a
support system being utilized, vocational status, and
identification of any special needs (i.e., physical, emotional, or
substance abuse/psychiatric history).Able to prepare patients for
examination completes history, reviews systems, and current
physical health status.Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature,
other measurements and/or vitals as appropriate to complete health
assessment.Performs vision and hearing screenings if
appropriate.Obtains urine, sputum specimens as appropriate.Complete
laboratory /radiology imaging reconciliation.Administers
appropriate immunizations and injections.Maintains clinical logs
for central area.Develops a system for summarizing clinical and
laboratory data for evaluation and planning purposes, and quality
assurance.Assists with the planning and implementation of
educational programs for patients and families to increase
awareness of relevant medical conditions, decrease risk-behaviors,
and increase responsibility for self-care.Attends and participates
in in-service education programs for staff, quality assurance
programs, and risk-management programs.QualificationsGraduate of an
accredited School of NursingRegistered Nurse License in the state
of MACurrent CPR/BLSExcellent interpersonal and communication
skillsWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, and veteran or disability status.HP1by Jobble
Keywords: Lowell Community Health Center, Billerica , Licensed Practical Nurse for Pediatrics, Healthcare , Lowell, Massachusetts
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