13 wk assignment

M-F, weekends as needed, expected 32-40 hr/wk

Position reports to Nurse Manager with input from assigned physician, nurse practitioner, or other health care providers. Responsible for contributing to the smooth delivery of excellent patient care. Develops appropriate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues as a team member providing the highest quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient and the practice. The ideal candidate is motivated, exceptionally organized, and able to anticipate what will contribute to a positive visit for the patient and family. Must be able to work in a busy environment. 
Essential functions:

• Always acts in a professional way with respect and integrity towards patients, families, and colleagues
• Collects data on basic health status, records, and related health data
• Performs and documents assigned procedures, including but not limited to: vital signs, throat cultures, injections, dressing changes, urine dipstick, and vision/hearing screenings.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and providers
• Prepares patients for exams and treatments, assisting provider in medical procedures and treatments
• Provides patient instruction per physician, nurse practitioner, or other health care provider
• Sets up and restocks exam rooms. Maintains order and cleanliness of rooms and common lab areas and restrooms
• Communicates restocking needs to front desk supervisor
• Maintains equipment in proper working order, including cleaning and sterilizing of instruments
• Maintains competencies in conducting in house labs, quality control, vaccine management and administration
• Maintains a safe hazard-free environment that is comfortable for patients, visitors, and staff
• Monitors waiting room for cleanliness and patient needs
• Fiscally responsible in the use of supplies
• Incorporates flow into daily work, participates in planned change
• Participates in staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts LPN license
• Current CPR certification
• One year of experience in a pediatric practice setting is preferred
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Experience with computers, web-based programs, EMR
• Comply with all PPA policies and procedures