Fish Center Dermatology LPN at Partner's Healthcare in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


Shift: 4x10hr shifts Day



Job Summary
Fish Center Dermatology - Chestnut Hill


General Summary/Overview Statement:
Responsible for all technical LPN functions necessary for the complete and efficient management of patients through the Ambulatory facility. Responsibilities include assisting patients with needs or problems relevant to their visits and assisting physicians with procedures, treatment and/or instructions to patients.


Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs all functions including assisting with the processing and disposition of patients, facilitating patient flow, assisting with procedures and applying wound dressing.
Accurately performs patient intake and patient/room preparation duties, using two patient identifiers.
Keep physicians and patients up to date on patient volume and waiting times during sessions.
Maintain biopsy and procedure logbooks, in compliance with BWH and department standards. Inform patients of laboratory and pathology results as directed by physician.
Responsible for drawing local anesthetic.
Responsible for procedure set-up and physician assistance for all dermatological procedures, using sterile technique. Procedures include punches, shaves, biopsies, ED & C, excisions and cosmetics.
Performs triage functions handling patient phone calls and patients who present to the Dermatology Practice without an appointment. Calls pharmacies with appropriate medication prescriptions and renewals as directed by the physician. Performs and documents all triage interaction and prescription renewals in the LMR and in accordance with BWH and Department procedures.
Assists with patient education including informed consent, wound care, and medication instructions.
Autoclaves instruments for use in the department.
Follows infection control and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Responsible for stocking inventory of all equipment and supplies used for the delivery of clinical care.
Performs other duties and tasks as requested by Supervisor or designee

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Must have necessary analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients, families and co-workers.
Communicates with physicians to determine medical assisting and nursing needs and to solve problems regarding issues.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand and move about for extended periods.
Ability to work in close contact with patients (witness medical concerns).
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with fellow employees.
Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
Willingness to cover for other employees as the need arises.
Assists patients in a manner that promotes the perception that the staff is courteous, efficient, and interested in their health care.
Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hospital based ambulatory practice. Normal patient environments where there are some exposures to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, needle and blood products.



Qualifications


Licenses/Certifications: Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.


Experience: Some experience in a healthcare setting preferred.


Must be certified in Basic Life Support or willing to become certified within 3 months.


Experience with autoclaving preferred.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


850 Boylston Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.