LPN-Float Pool

Company: Southcoast Health System
Location: North Dartmouth
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Work for One of the World's Best Health Systems!For Three Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World's Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group's Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!Hours: Per DiemShift: Day shift; 7:30am-4:00pmTravel: This is a float pool position that will be used at all primary care officesWe are searching for an LPN- Float Pool to perform a variety of duties involving direct patient care, such as medication administration, patient and family teaching, rooming, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and within the scope of practical nursing. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office. May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results, surgery schedules, procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor. Utilize an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other related software to update or access patient information as appropriate. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served. Position requires nurse to travel to SPG Primary Care sites where there may be a staffing shortage, ensuring patient care is delivered safely and appropriately. Education and/or Experience Requirements:Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is requiredExperience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) is highly desirableSix months or more experience in related setting preferred.Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus and provide required vaccination documentation unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG) is a multi-specialty integrated network of more than 450 providers in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are focused on bringing together high-quality providers to deliver exceptional health care services.Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More.With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.Generous Earned Time Off Package**Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*Tuition Assistance**Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*Life & AD insurance*Flexible Spending Accounts*403B Retirement Plan with matchHealthQuest Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Council*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than medicine!Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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