LPN/RN, Family Medicine - Lawrence
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians

Job Info

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About Us

A member of Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Pentucket Medical has been providing extraordinary healthcare to the residents of the Merrimack Valley for 50 years. With the latest in diagnostics, technology and research, we proudly offer unparalleled acute, chronic, and wellness care to our patients. Our primary care and specialty teams include more than 55 physicians, 40 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and over 300 clinical and administrative support staff. With five sites located in the Merrimack Valley, Pentucket Medical provides access to care 7 days a week.

Our continued dedication to clinical excellence, focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and generous employee offerings, such as our competitive benefits package, allow our professionals to build an exciting career as we all work together to positively impact the health of our patients. Bring your talent to MGB Community Physicians and find out just how far it can take you! Are you ready to join our team?

Department Information & Location

500 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

General Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the care and treatment of patients, utilizing training skills to ensure the highest quality of care, while maintaining a professional manner at all times.

Duties:

• Use/s the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration

• Other duties as assigned

• Oversee appointment booking and maintain daily schedule for team.

• Assist with the preparation of equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patient.

• Oversee tracking system of test results and consults.

• Coordinate the following: Scheduling all diagnostic tests and admissions; appointments for patients referred to other physicians and then forward all relevant patient information to these physicians. Schedule appointments for physical therapy and dietary consults; completion of referral forms as required. Complete school forms when required.

• Contact other Health Care Agencies when necessary, i.e. VNA, hospice, Mental Health Care facilities, psychiatric services, Board of Health, etc.

• Performs the following skills (not inclusive): gives injections (obtain immunizations from appropriate health care facilities); do ear lavages, hearing tests, monitor patients with elevated blood pressures, order literature used for patient education, check and maintain scopes and other equipment, deliver biopsy specimens to pathology labs, perform NP and TC swabs, run tests for RSV, influenza, strep, urines, and stool for guaiac, label specimens and forward appropriate data to other medical facilities as necessary.

• Evaluate and respond to incoming phone calls. Telephone pharmacies with new prescriptions and refills, return other physician's calls, return all patient calls, notify patients with test results, call acutely ill patients to check progress, document all information relating to patient care in the EMR system.

• Travel to alternate offices, as necessary and perform all duties as required by each location.

• Train new staff in all tasks and monitor team member's tasks.

• Attend meetings, workshops and training classes and participates in committees as requested.

• Maintain professional affiliations and participate in professional development activities.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications
Qualifications

Required:

• • A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements
• • Formal medical education and training leading to LPN. MA License as an LPN required or
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
• • Previous experience in a community based medical practice preferred
• • Computer experience required

Preferred:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization

• Ability to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds an levels within and external to the organization

• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills

• Ability to effectively conduct meetings, both formal and informal

• Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn quickly

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good problem solving skills

• Ability to prioritize work and respond to changing needs

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• CPR

. Pediatric experience

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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