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HealthFirst Family Care Center LPN in Fall River, Massachusetts
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Summary: We are currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care. Under the direction of the LPN Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing services and support to our medical providers. Direct Patient Care Responsibilities: Patient assessment and advisement to provider of any abnormal findings; triage; prescription refills; ensure labs, test results and hospital records are accessible to the provider; and ensure patient encounter and procedures performed are documented accurately in the EMR. When needed will perform vital signs processing and assessment, and assist primary care provider in all aspects of patient care including examinations and procedures. Perform routine office duties, and any other duties and responsibilities within the scope of a licensed LPN. Schedule: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm four days a week OR 9:30 am - 6:00 pm five days a week Rotating Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm once a month Required Qualifications: License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Experience in a Community Health Center is a strong plus Current certification in BLS/CPR Current and complete credentialing as required by licensing boards and agencies Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), required Strong computer skills Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information