Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - Homecare - Per DiemPosition HighlightsDepartment: Home Care Med SurgHours: Per DiemShift: Shift 1, DaysPosition SummaryApplies the nursing process with patients and families, integrating principles that reflect sensitivity to their age-specific/developmental needs, gender, culture, religion, psychosocial and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide evidence-based, holistic care in a manner that respects the worth and dignity of each individual. Practices professional nursing as a licensed practical nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice and Code for Nurses, American Nurses Association Home Health Nursing, National Hospice Association and applicable regulatory agencies.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder General Supervision:Triages urgent calls from patients that are too complex for medical assistants including but not limited to medical issues, reactions to medications, IVs, and other treatments. Communicate with the provider as needed.Administer injections and/or prescribed filled medications and assist with other basic medical care tasks under the direction of the providerAssists providers with office based proceduresCollect samples for lab testing as neededObtain patient medical history including allergies and relevant clinical information, document as needed in EMRAssure all documentation, results, reports pertinent to the visit are available to the provider for review with the patientDocument all patient information obtained in the Electronic Health Record according to policies and procedures for EHR use.Processes medication refillsProvide emotional and psychological support to patients as neededCommunicate with patients to provide advice, comfort and education on health related matters consistent with scope of practice and provider directionComplete work tasks in EMR as neededSupport staffing needs of other offices when operationally necessary. This can include being reassigned to another MMG office.Other job related duties as assigned.Upholds both the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of professional practice.Minimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing programCurrently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut.Has the knowledge and skills necessary to assess health needs of patients and to perform nursing care in a safe, caring manner.Willingness to obtain BLS certification within six months of hirePreferred QualificationsOne year of experience in homecareOne year of experience working with electronic health recordsActive BLS certificationComprehensive Benefits OfferedCompetitive and affordable benefits packageShift DifferentialsContinuing Education assistanceTuition reimbursementStudent Loan relief through FiduciusQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areasAbout Middlesex HealthThe Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.