Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

The LPN triages patients by telephone or walk-in to determine theurgency and level of care needed. The LPN is responsible for assistingthe Practice Manager in the supervision of clinical support staffworking within the office and for assisting in patient care under theguidance of CHP Physicians. Duties will be performed as assigned andallowed under their license. This person will support CHP’s mission,vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well asCHP’s policies and procedures.

• Licensed Practical Nurse EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Triage patients both by telephone orwalk-in; approve same day visits when appropriate; assist with referralsto area specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medicalassistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiringnursing level support; administers immunizations as well as allergyshots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratoryresults, pull charts, review and hold partials
• flagging abnormal forprovider review and filing normal; contacting patients with results asdirected; chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with running dailycontrols on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG,strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensures that billingcodes are correct; other routine office duties as requested.

• Competencies:

  To perform the job successfully, an individual shoulddemonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to interact withothers with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect andconsideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positiveteam spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; displayhighest degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Respond appropriately topatient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a waythat instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improveperformance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well underpressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision;step in when needed and cross train for additional site coverage;respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence inleading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small groupsituations; respond well to questions; complete administrative dutiesaccurately and timely.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solvepractical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished inwritten, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Punctual and reliable;ability to maintain schedule commitments.
• Spanish speaking/bilingualis a plus.

• Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

• Education:

• This position requires graduation of anaccredited school of practical nursing.

• Experience:

• A minimum ofthree years’ experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.

Electronic medical records experience is required. CPR certification isa plus.

• Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):
• Must belicensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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