What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN - Primary Care position at Holyoke Medical Center?
Valley Health Systems, the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) and Holyoke Medical Group (HMG) provides a broad range of primary care services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts. Services include adult primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, and walk-in care.
Our Adult primary care practice at 10 Hospital Dr, Holyoke, MA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing and care coordination for patients.
Responsibilities:
- Triage patients through direct contact, or messaging. Determines the clinical priority by assessing patient conditions, medical history, and present status and then executes appropriate follow-up.
- Handles all prescription refills and call-in to pharmacies and patients.
- Review patient messages to assess clinical status, coordinate care with providers and schedule appointments according to established protocol.
- Administers immunizations and injections as directed by the primary care provider.
- Communicates laboratory and other test results to the patient as directed by the primary care provider.
- Possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands, including assisting clinical staff with procedures, such as EKG, cleaning wounds, obtaining specimens and cultures according to HMG policy.
- Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during heightened patient care activity and serves as a resource for clinical staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse:
Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses; current license as a Registered Nurse within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; current CPR; two years of experience in a primary care provider's office.
Licensed Practical Nurse:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses; current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; current CPR; two years of experience in a primary care provider's office.
We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, including:
- low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
- dental and vision insurance
- free disability and life insurance
- 403(b) plan
- Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
- In-House Pharmacy
- Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
- Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
- free onsite parking
Location: Valley Health Systems · Primary Care 10 HD
Schedule: Full Time, day shift, 40
