Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full Time Days, 40-Hours, DKMG Family Medicine - Pomfret St

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Day Kimball Medical Group Family Medicine - Kennedy Drive. Location : Putnam, CT Shift : Full Time, Day Shift, 40-Hours Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Pharmacy Plan Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability HSA or FSA accounts Accident & Critical Illness Coverage 401K Plan with match Vacation Time Sick Days Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Additional Benefits Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary As the Family Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you play a key role in our family Medicine setting, functioning as an office nurse and helping to maintain a smooth daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties that allow quality time between patient and physician. You monitor and manage medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, and educational materials. You manage assigned doctors’ and/or nurse practitioners’ patients, including callbacks and test results, under their specific directions. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities You provide direct patient care in a family medicine setting, assisting your provider by documenting the chief complaint and essential data such as height, weight, blood pressure, and head circumference. You maintain an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keep exam rooms properly stocked with medical and educational materials. You assist patients to X-ray, lab, or the ED when needed, set up nebulizer treatments, and monitor patients. You are responsible for documenting in the medical record and completing school or camp forms. After consulting with the provider, you reinforce education and health information with parents, guardians, or patients. You answer a variety of medical questions or refer them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary. You accurately record messages, follow identified protocols regarding health concerns or issues, and follow up with the provider as needed. You assist the physician or nurse practitioner in emergency situations and prepare the proper equipment for procedures. You assist in minor procedures such as PKU, sutures, and catheterization as needed, and you are responsible for administering immunizations and allergy shots while documenting them in the proper areas. You obtain strep cultures from patients, document them, and ensure the culture is sent to the lab in a timely manner. You secure all exam and lab rooms and restock supplies daily. You retrieve special orders from the lab and X-ray when requested by the provider. Required Skills And Qualifications Current LPN License (Connecticut) Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification High School Diploma Two years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in hospital, office, or family medicine setting. Preferred Skills And Qualifications Completion of additional college-level coursework in healthcare or nursing Equal Opportunity Employer Day Kimball Health is an Affi Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Day Kimball Health