Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wellesley, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The LPN provides direct physical and psychological care to patients and families while administering medications and treatments. They are responsible for documenting patient outcomes in electronic records and escalating clinical issues to providers.

Qualifications

You have a license to practice as a practical nurse in Massachusetts and are a graduate from an approved school of practical nursing. You are proficient in using electronic tools and applications relevant to patient care, including electronic medical records.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

electronic medical records

Job Description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates!

We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression!

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provides direct patient care, meeting both the psychological and physical needs of the patients and families. Practices within scope of practice in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Administers medications and performs procedures in accordance with clinician orders and department/specialty/organizational policy, and procedures. Contributes to the continuity and quality of care of the patient while fostering the best interest and well-being of patients and their families.  Identifies those situations requiring clinical judgment and decision making and escalates these issues to clinicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Functions within a designated clinical team
  • Obtains and documents relevant patient information regarding health status; intervenes within scope of practice and escalates issues to the appropriate provider 
  • Provides standard patient education under the direction of an established documented plan of care
  • Obtains vital signs and other department-based testing
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
  • Starts and monitors intravenous infusions. Informs RN or clinician of IVs that need mixing
  • Documents all patient care activities, observations, actions and patient outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe
  • Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding
  • Performs the necessary set-up for examinations and procedures available to support the clinician and patient
  • Communicates any pertinent information to the relevant members of the health care team verbally and/or through medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality
  • Under established protocols or under specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or family regarding specific test results or follow-up plans
  • Proficient in medication administration via IM, sc, ID and nebulizer routes
  • Maintains proficiencies in role specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies
  • Participates in organizational and departmental process improvement activities
  • Participate in emergency procedures
  • Provides exceptional service to patients, families and other staff members
  • Performs other duties as assigned


You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.



Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a state-approved school of practical nursing
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
  • 1+ years of nursing experience
  • Experience with an electronic medical records system


Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.


At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.


UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group

We serve 100 million people, a role that comes with a profound responsibility — to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, health care isn’t working as well as it should. It’s too complicated, too expensive and unreachable for far too many. We are using our reach, expertise and ingenuity to improve it and empowering our talented team members — doctors and nurses among them — to find solutions for patients. We are evolving our business by deepening our focus on preventive care and transforming our systems, culture and services to keep people healthy. And we are innovating to make care easier to navigate, afford and get. Our goal is simple: health care that works — and works better — for you, your communities and for America.
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