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Mass General Brigham

Nurse, Allergy

Mass General Brigham, Haverhill, Massachusetts, us, 01832

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Overview

Pentucket Medical Associates' Allergy Clinic in Haverhill and Newburyport offers comprehensive care for patients with allergies and immunological disorders. As part of Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Pentucket Medical Associates has been serving the Greater Merrimack Valley for over 50 years, emphasizing a commitment to patient-centered care and access to a wide range of medical specialties. We are seeking a full-time, 36-hour Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to support our Allergy team. This LPN/RN will float to both our Newburyport and Haverhill practices. The desired schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or licensed clinical leader and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice. Essential Functions

Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, performing catheterizations, routine immunizations, and/or nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests. Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse). Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner. Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. Qualifications

Education Licensed Practical Nurse required or Associate's Degree Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Medical experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location

1 Parkway Scheduled Weekly Hours

36 Employee Type

Regular Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Pay Range

$21.30 - $30.41/Hourly Grade

5 EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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