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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Worcester, Massachusetts
NEW GRAD NURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity?
The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are hiring a Nurse in Worcester, MA. This position will deliver quality primary care to diverse patients at our Community Health Center. Responsibilities include assessing, treating, and educating patients, coordinating care, and supporting families. As part of a team-based approach, the nurse will assist in care coordination, support patient self-management, participate in projects targeting specific patient needs, and use effective communication strategies like health literacy approaches.
As an employer of choice, the Health Center prides itself on its inclusive workplace environment which fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
Salary Range: $28-30.00/Hour
Essential Functions
Provide direct patient care within the scope of licensure including, but not limited to, patient assessment, administration of vaccinations, medications, and treatments.
Provide patient education.
Delegate patient care activities to ensure smooth patient flow.
Facilitate coordination of patient care outside the organization by activities including medication management, review of diagnostic test results, and follow up on outside services provided (i.e. ER visits, consults).
Perform POC testing.
Document patient care in the EHR.
Modify patient care as age appropriate.
Triage (in person or via telephone) patients who present with acute symptoms.
Request medical interpretation services.
Provide nursing-centered services through nursing visits, chronic disease visits and family planning visits.
Education and Experience
Massachusetts LPN or RN License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on related experience
Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
Includes coverage for same-sex domestic partners and gender affirming care.
Generous time off packages
Dental and Vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
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