Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Per Diem Cottage Park Plymouth at Atrius Health in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Atrius Health is a nonprofit healthcare leader delivering a system of connected care that enables us to know our patients better so that we can serve them well. Across 32 clinical locations, more than 50 specialties and 825 physicians, we provide proactive, customized care to more than 720,000 adult and pediatric patients across eastern Massachusetts. The Atrius Health practices including Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG Physician Associates - together with VNA Care - work in collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities, to develop innovative and effective ways of delivering care in the most appropriate setting, making it easier for patients to be healthy. We believe that by establishing a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and trust with each of our patients, we enrich their health and enhance their lives. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join a dynamic team supporting the Family Urgent Care specialty for our busy Plymouth Practice of Atrius Health/Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. This is a Per Diem position Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm. As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supporting Internal Medicine, ideal candidate will provide direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians' orders, OSHA, nursing and department guidelines. Fulfills the duties to contribute to the continuity and quality of care while fostering the best interest and well-being of patients and their families. Identifies those situations requiring clinical judgment and escalates these issues to clinicians. This position may require to cover Urgent Care when needed. Education: Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing. Skills and Experience: Possesses a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Minimum of 2 years' experience in ambulatory care, medical office or acute care. Excellent communication skills. Proficient computer skills required. IV skills preferred. PPD readings, cath insertion, injections, immunizations, knowledge of lab result readings. Experience with hospital discharge follow up a plus. Knowledge of EPIC or compatible system required. Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity. Excellent benefits Include: * Up to 8% company retirement contribution, * Generous Paid Time Off * 10 paid holidays, * Paid professional development, * Competitive health and welfare benefit package Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).VEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the statePDN-91e05b75-4ea3-4f95-a3e8-24aad569264d