LPN - Internal Medicine

We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as part of a healthcare team within a specialty department, assisting with procedures, planning and implementing care interventions, and promoting high‑quality patient care in a professional, efficient, and safe manner. The LPN manages time efficiently to maintain patient flow, provides personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support to patients, and keeps relevant knowledge up‑to‑date. Responsibilities Facilitate office visits: greet patients, escort them into the exam room, prepare patients for exams and procedures, and explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions. Administer medications, including injections and IV therapy, within the scope of licensure. Provide basic patient care, including dressing wounds, performing catheterizations, applying compresses, collecting and processing specimens, and cleaning and preparing medical treatment rooms. Assemble and use equipment appropriate to the specific medical practice. Schedule follow‑up appointments and communicate delays effectively. Enter patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner; manage the physician’s desktop efficiently. Provide clerical support such as making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre‑authorizations, and answering telephones. Manage medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels. Work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse. Qualifications Graduate of an LPN school program. Current licensure as an LPN in the state of Connecticut. IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred. Completes competency skill checklist within the first three months. Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, and FSA coverage. 401(k) savings plan. Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to 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