LPN, Home Care
 Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
| 75-95 Wells Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 01, 2026 | |
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Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager - and in collaboration with other team members - provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.
Essential Functions Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information. -Measure and record patients' vital signs. Based on the chief complaint, the physician may also perform additional screening exams as needed, such as hearing, vision, depression, and falls assessments. -Measure and record patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. -Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, administering enemas or douches, applying alcohol rubs, massaging, performing catheterizations, administering routine immunizations, and/or providing nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests. -Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse). -Communicates post-visit findings and participates in the plan of care, in coordination with the appropriate clinical staff. -Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner. -Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples. -Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. -Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking. * LPN professional license in Massachusetts * Minimum 1-year previous nursing in acute care or sub-acute care setting required * Home care experience preferred * Effective written, verbal and electronic communications skills * Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred * Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically * Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the geriatric, pediatric, and/or adult population * Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with varied population * Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team * Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and adapt to unpredictable circumstances * Travel required in local geographic area Why Join Mass General Brigham?
As part of a nationally respected, not-for-profit health system, you'll be connected to:
High-performing teams drive medical innovation and Home Care is a critical extension of that mission. Who Thrives Here? We're looking for LPNs who are:
If you're ready to make a difference beyond hospital walls and be valued for both your clinical expertise and your heart, we'd love to meet you! Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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. | |