Ambulatory Care LPN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Ambulatory Care Nurse (LVN / LPN)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work setting: Hospital-based clinic covering outpatient services and inpatient consults
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Charting system: Epic (experience preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Ambulatory Care experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID required
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI Release (time sensitive)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county search, national criminal search, and federal exclusions
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Drug test within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or declination)
  • Flu seasonal vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
• Tuberculosis screening: Two PPD tests or equivalent within required timeframes; positive TB requires chest X-ray and facility-specific questionnaire
• Medication and Telemetry exams (pass/fail testing) required on first day of orientation with minimum 80% score; only one attempt allowed
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Employment application documenting 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references within the last three years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete required competency exams and certifications as applicable
• Some certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on unit assignment; check specialty requirements if applicable
• Facility-specific declinations for vaccines must be updated annually where allowed
• Candidates declining updated COVID vaccine must complete a declination form by specified deadlines
• Compliance with all background checks, immunizations, and documentation is mandatory prior to start

This position offers a structured day shift in a hospital outpatient/inpatient consult clinic setting, ideal for experienced LPNs with prior travel contract experience and Massachusetts licensure.