LPN - Rheumatology

Full-time 206 Mill Rd Nursing/Nursing Mgt Day shift Work for One of the World's Best Health Systems. $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible) Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift; 8 00am-4:30pm Location: Rheum Clinic - Fairhaven, MA. Must be willing to provide coverage at Fall River Rheum Clinic We are searching for an LPN to perform a variety of duties involving direct patient care, such as medication administration, patient and family teaching, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and within the scope of practical nursing. 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 will entail rooming pts, callbacks with results, biologic injection teachings. Facilitating of prescription refills. Answering phones calls in office and some light scheduling duties as needed. Education and/or Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required. Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of MA and/or Rhode Island is required. BLS required. Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) is highly desirable. Six months or more experience in related setting preferred. Applicant will need to be flexible with tasks and schedule. Will need to be able to multitask Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID 19 and provide required vaccination documentation, unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment. 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&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403B Retirement Plan with match HealthQuest Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Career Development Opportunities Diversity, 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