Float Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Starling Physicians The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as part of a healthcare team within a specialty department by assisting with procedures and in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room. Prepares the patient for exams and procedures. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients. Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure. Provides basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses. Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately. Cleans and prepares medical treatment rooms for patient visits. Assembles and uses equipment appropriate to specific medical practice. Schedules follow-up appointments for patients as needed. Communicates delays effectively when necessary. Charting Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner. Manages the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner. Miscellaneous Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones. Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels. Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse. Required Qualifications Graduate of LPN school program. Current licensure as LPN in the state of Connecticut. IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred. Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months. Travel Travel to satellite locations as needed. Float Pool Locations Avon Bloomfield Bristol Cromwell Enfield Farmington Glastonbury Granby Hartford Manchester New Britain Newington Rocky Hill Southington Tolland Vernon Wethersfield Equal Opportunity Employer The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit Health Management