Licensed Practical Nurse
Worcester, MA
Health Center /
Part Time /
On-site
Care. No matter what:
PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years. We believe that all people deserve the information and expert services to make informed, personal decisions that affect their health, their lives and their futures. We are the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services. We educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices that lead to healthier lives. We advocate for policies that improve sexual health.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
PPLM believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being and happiness. We recognize that geographical and systemic barriers entrenched in discrimination and stigma prevent people in Massachusetts from having equitable opportunity to choose their own path and access to sexual and reproductive health care. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization. We have embarked on a diversity, equity and inclusion journey that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of patient-centered functions in family planning and abortion services, including patient intake and patient education. Provides patient care according to PPLM protocols and policies and scope of practice. Acts as a role model and resource for health care assistants, volunteers, and interns. Works collaboratively with managers and all health center staff to contribute to a positive work environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provides empathetic and appropriate professional care to each patient. Understands and abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act) standards
- Performs patient intake such as obtaining focused patient history, vital signs, labs, and providing patient education
- Sets up, cleans rooms, sterilizes equipment and instruments according to protocols, standards, and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements.
- Manages waived and moderately complex lab testing including specimen collection, preparation, and requisition submission
- Handles medical waste and prepares specimens in accordance with protocol for disposal and/or federal and government guidelines, and law enforcement agencies collecting evidence.
- Accurately records information in electronic patient medical records, logs, and databases.
- Provides injections, self-injection teaching, pregnancy tests, and contraceptive sales visits as indicated
- Responds to incoming calls/ tasks related to contraception and site medical clearance
- Performs patient admission, assessment, and discharge procedures per PPLM protocols in the recovery room
- Administers and dispenses prescribed medications
- Provides post-operative and contraceptive education
- Establishes a collaborative, team relationship with and supervises all non-licensed staff, interns, and volunteers
- Serves as a clinical resource and leads educational efforts for the Health Care Assistant (HCA) team
- Collaborates with Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and Physicians as appropriate
- Proactively identifies patient care issues and escalates to providers as appropriate
- Schedule requirements may include daytime, evenings, and some Saturdays
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1-3 Years of experience preferred
- Current Massachusetts LPN license required
- BLS/CPR Certification required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification if required per role
- Bi-lingual preferred
- BA/BS preferred
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; health, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and more.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
