Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Primary Care

This role offers an opportunity for a caring, dedicated, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse to join a primary care team within a Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization delivers primary healthcare, dental, and mental health services to children and adults in the Greenwich and Stamford areas, with a strong focus on individuals and families living in or near public housing. The LPN supports ambulatory primary care and specialty clinics by coordinating care, promoting continuity of care, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in an ambulatory primary care setting for children and adults.
• Support specialty clinics and programs by addressing barriers to care and promoting continuity of care through proactive patient engagement.
• Perform care management and care coordination activities to help patients navigate services and follow care plans.
• Handle clinical communications, including incoming phone calls and electronic messages, and escalate patient concerns to the RN or provider as appropriate.
• Assist with clinical tasks and procedures within the LPN scope of practice, demonstrating expertise in clinical testing and patient assessment support.
• Ensure proper functioning of medical equipment by performing basic checks, reporting issues, and coordinating maintenance as needed.
• Manage clinical supplies, including monitoring inventory, restocking exam rooms, and ensuring availability of necessary materials.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms so they are clean, orderly, and compliant with infection control protocols before and after patient visits.
• Apply knowledge of infection prevention and control practices in all aspects of patient care and clinical operations.
• Participate in quality assurance and population health initiatives, such as UDS and HEDIS, to monitor and improve service quality and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a neat, organized workspace that supports efficient clinical operations and a professional patient experience.
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, HRSA, and Joint Commission guidelines in all clinical and administrative activities.
• Respect patient autonomy and dignity at all times, fostering trust and demonstrating cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the healthcare team, including providers, RNs, and support staff, to coordinate safe and effective care.
• Document care and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic health record system, including Epic when applicable.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, standing orders, and clinical protocols consistently.
• Collaborate in team meetings and quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes and clinic workflows.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support patients, colleagues, and clinic operations.

Essential Skills

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Current, active LPN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of related clinical experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience in primary care, ambulatory, or acute care environments.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and ability to apply them consistently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with a focus on providing a positive patient experience.
• Ability to handle clinical communications, including phone and electronic messages, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a primary care team and support specialty clinics and programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center or similar community-based healthcare setting.
• Experience with care management and care coordination, particularly for populations facing barriers to care.
• Familiarity with Epic or other electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience in pediatric and acute care settings.
• Understanding of quality assurance and population health initiatives, including UDS and HEDIS measures.
• Knowledge of and comfort working within guidelines such as OSHA, CLIA, HRSA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved communities and addressing social determinants of health.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenwich, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenwich,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.