Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full Time Days, 40-Hours, DKMG-Family Medicine Danielson

Overview Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Day Kimball Medical Group - Family Medicine. Full Time Day Shift 40-Hours job in Danielson, CT. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Pharmacy Plan Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability HSA or FSA accounts Accident & Critical Illness Coverage 401K Plan with match Vacation Time Sick Days Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Additional Benefits Job Summary As the LPN, you will be responsible for functioning as an office nurse and helping to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician. Monitoring and managing medications, patient rooms, vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, education booklets and information. Providing management of assigned doctors' and/or nurse practitioners' patients, i.e., callbacks, and test results, under their specific directions. Job Responsibilities Assists their provider by documenting chief complaint, essential data (height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference). Maintains an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keeps the assigned rooms properly supplied with medical and educational materials. Assist patients to X-ray, lab or ED when needed. Set up Nebulizer treatments and monitors patient. Responsible for documentation in medical record and completion of school or camp forms. After consultation with provider, reinforces education and health information with parent/guardian/patient. Answers a variety of medical questions or refers them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary. Ability to accurately record messages and follow identified protocols regarding health concerns/issues and follow up with provider as necessary. Assists physician or nurse practitioner in emergency situations and prepares the proper equipment for the procedure. Assists in minor procedures such as PKU, sutures, catheterization as needed by physician. Responsible for immunization, allergy shots and documents same in proper areas. Obtain strep cultures of patients and documents and get culture to Lab in a timely manner. Secure all exam rooms, lab rooms; restock with supplies on a daily basis. Retrieve special orders from Lab and X-ray when provider requests. Education and Experience Requirements Current license to perform as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut required. High School Diploma Required - College Course Preferred Two years as Licensed Practical Nurse in hospital or office setting required Equal Opportunity and Workplace Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Day Kimball Health