Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical Practice LPN PositionMedical Practice LPN position in Primary Care Office at 100 Redding Road, Redding CT. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:45am-5:30pmTo assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.Responsibilities:Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.Obtains the patient's history and medical information.Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.Maintains and Models the Organizations values.Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.Performs other duties as required.Education Skills Experience:Ability to travel between practices as needed. Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.Working Conditions:Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany: Northwell Health Med Practice CTDepartment: Geriatric Medicine Program 100 Redding Road, Redding CTExempt: NoSalary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly