We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in a community health setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed provider. The LPN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in accordance with state scope of practice and organizational policies.
Shift: This is a Monday-Friday position, NO weekends, NO on-call responsibilities!
Pay Rate: $24-30/hour, commensurate upon experience. SIGNING BONUS: Up to $1500!
Benefits
403B
Dental insurance
Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities to earn CEU's
Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances (LTD included for this position)
Duties & Responsibilities:
The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN or licensed provider in accordance with state scope of practice.
Perform supervised, focused assessments, collect patient data, and document accurately in the electronic health record.
Administer medications and immunizations, including intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), and oral consistent with training and policy.
The LPN Prepares and assists providers with examinations and procedures, including GYN exams and minor in-office procedures.
Perform point-of-care testing, specimen collection, EKGs, and related clinical tasks.
Provide support in pediatric, adult, and women’s health visits.
The LPN assists with substance use disorder services, including urine toxicology collection, and reinforcement of treatment plans as directed by licensed providers.
Reinforce patient education based on previous documentation from chronic disease case management RNs’ care plans, including medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care instructions.
Complete clinical paperwork, prior authorizations, referrals, disability/FMLA forms, and other required documentation in collaboration with providers and RNs.
Conduct follow-up calls and outreach to patients regarding appointments, and care gaps.
Conduct follow-up calls and outreach to patients regarding minimally abnormal lab results based on documented education provided by RNs or licensed providers.
Inform patient of normal lab results tasked by licensed providers.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN or licensed provider.
Maintain exam room readiness, infection control standards, and clinical supply inventory.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support population health efforts.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Assist Medical Assistants with rooming patients when short staffed.
Appropriately answer patient calls from the call center, provide basic information within scope, and ensure a warm hand-off to RNs or providers for issues beyond LPN scope.
Keyword: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Health Center Required Experience:
Current Massachusetts LPN nursing license.
Current CPR certification.
Bilingual preferred.
Two years’ experience in a hospital or community health center setting (new graduates are encouraged to apply).