Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring for a LPN for a healthcare clinic in New Haven, CT

Schedule: Mon - Fri --- 8:30a - 5:00p OR 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

• EPIC exp preferred but not required 
• Pay: $30-35/hr based on experience
• MUST have ambulatory/outpatient experience 
• MUST have active State of CT LPN Cert

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for giving clinical support to providers and providing clinical and supervisory assistance to nursing staff. The LPN will advocate for patients seeking and receiving care and provide support to the Medical Assistants. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking desirable.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Performs screening tests and order routine lab work with medical standing orders
• Completes specific treatment or nursing procedures as ordered by the provider
• Assists in providing outreach services to patients who miss their appointments
• Responsible for placing orders and managing all imaging studies including Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and Gynecology imaging
• Performs triage functions of the patients and routes the patient to the appropriate clinical service
• Administers medications, immunizations and treatments as per written order of the provider. Adheres to the “Medication Reconciliation Act”
• Responsible for completing telephone triage
• Obtains EKG’s and blood pressure checks to be reviewed by a Provider
• Provides supportive nursing counseling related to common acute medical problems and to primary preventative care for patients
• Contributes to in-service education and helps identify areas where needed
• Attends mandatory monthly Nursing supervisory meetings and occasional weekend trainings as required
• Performs all other duties as required

Requirements

• LPN Graduate from an accredited school. Must be registered as an LPN in the State of Connecticut.
• Connecticut LPN licensure required.
• Experience in Internal Medicine or Surgical Specialties preferred
• Experience performing EKG’s and triaging patients 
• Experience performing phlebotomy
• CPR Certification required.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking highly desirable.
• Excellent Patient Management skills.
• Must be strongly motivated and able to accept supervision.
• Ability to provide phone triage along with knowledge of referral process, medication refill procedures and Hollister charting are also required.
• Knowledge of CLIA waived lab testing, Urine Dipsticks and Gucometers are necessary.

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