Licensed Practical Nurse

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Reporting to the Ophthalmology Nurse Manager, LPN provides clinical support to patients, physicians and nursing staff in multiple practice sites. Required Skills And Abilities Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut and graduation from a state‑approved practical nurse education program. Demonstrated proficiency in an ophthalmology practice. Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑specialty physician practices. Highly‑motivated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as an emphasis on excellent customer service in dealing with both physicians and patients. Proven ability to be flexible and to learn new procedures and processes. Strong, accurate computer data entry skills associated with documenting medical information into electronic medical records. Demonstrated communication skills both written and oral, to effectively inform and understand physician instructions and patient needs. Preferred Skills And Abilities Minimum of 2 years of experience as an LPN, preferably in a multi‑specialty or outpatient clinic environment. A year or more of ophthalmology experience. Principal Responsibilities Obtains patient histories and medical information. Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures. Assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens. Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations. Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment. Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients. Responds to medical emergencies and records patient information. Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment. May instruct other LPNs. May serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to section. May administer medications under direction and authority of professional medical staff person. Schedules and coordinates patient and test appointments. Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities. Required Education and Experience Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Graduation from a State approved program of practical nurse education. Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit 'Learn about background checks' under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working in a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Additional Notes Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale University