Baystate Health

Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Palmer

Baystate Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Join Baystate Health and Make a Difference Every Day!

Baystate Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. If you enjoy building lasting relationships with patients, working collaboratively with providers, and delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, we'd love to hear from you.

As an LPN in our Primary Care practice, you will provide high-quality clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers while delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care to individuals of all ages.

As a member of our clinical team, you will:

  • Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures
  • Obtain patient histories, review medications and health maintenance, and record vital signs
  • Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Perform clinical testing, including:
    • EKGs
    • Bladder scans
    • Point-of-care testing (urinalysis, pregnancy testing, blood glucose, HbA1c, throat cultures, etc.)
    • Vision and hearing screenings
  • Administer medications and immunizations under provider orders and established protocols
  • Assist providers during examinations and procedures
  • Coordinate patient education, follow-up appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations
  • Support chronic disease management, including INR monitoring and controlled substance contract management
  • Oversee vaccination scheduling and nurse visits
  • Review remote patient monitoring results and communicate changes with providers and RNs
  • Maintain accurate patient records and health maintenance registries
  • Help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, RNs, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver outstanding patient care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and serve as a mentor to Medical Assistants as appropriate

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program
  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to multitask in a busy outpatient environment
  • Experience with electronic medical records
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday
  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • No weekends or holidays

The Advantages of Working with Baystate!

At Baystate Health, we invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

  • Excellent compensation
  • High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance
  • Certification and continuing education reimbursement
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contributions that increase with years of service
  • Life insurance
  • Free financial coaching from a certified money coach
  • Wellbeing reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal training, massage, and more
  • Comprehensive wellbeing programs supporting your mental, physical, and financial health

Why Baystate Health?

At Baystate Health, you'll be part of a collaborative team that is committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. We value compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, providing you with opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Apply today and join a team that's dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Education:

Non-Graduate (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Licensed Practical Nurse - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$27.13 - $31.19 - $36.88

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Baystate Health

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is the largest healthcare organization in western Massachusetts. The care we provide plays an essential role in health of the people in our communities. Our impact is felt from the patient bedside to the classroom to the workplace and beyond.

Our mission is to improve the health of the people in our communities every day, with quality and compassion. With a focus on quality, safety, value, and experience, Baystate is not only a keystone of our region – we are also a national leader in healthcare.

With a workforce of nearly 13,000 team members, Baystate Health is one of western Massachusetts’ strongest economic engines. With more than 980 beds on average across our five hospitals, we are working to make healthcare accessible to people in our region.

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and employees. It means we are more than just an organization–we are a community, where you belong.

You Belong At Baystate: BaystateHealthJobs.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Year Founded
1873
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