Clinic LPN ProHealth Physicians Cheshire Family Medicine
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Provider and works within the scope of the LPN license. The role is part of the care team and supports patient care, clinical documentation, scheduling, and smooth office operations at ProHealth Physicians Cheshire Family Medicine. The LPN helps create a positive patient experience by delivering respectful, confidential, and timely care; coordinating with the care team and Regional Management; and following applicable patient safety, infection control, coding, OSHA, CLIA, and company requirements. The position may also include other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active, unrestricted LPN licensure in Connecticut.
- Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of post-licensure nursing experience.
- Experience working with Epic.
- Experience in primary care.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document patient care, including injections and preventive screenings.
- Prepare patients for visits by collecting and recording clinical information according to protocol.
- Manage patients according to approved protocols and appointment and scheduling guidelines.
- Carry out standing orders, such as authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests, in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
- Accurately and promptly document patient interactions and other clinical activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Schedule tests, treatments, and follow-up visits for patients; help patients identify outside resources for disease management and other services.
- Answer and document patient phone calls, take complete messages, and route them to providers as needed through the EHR.
- Monitor tasks, respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and worklists, and track critical referrals.
- Maintain oversight of temperature monitoring in coordination with Regional Nurse Managers.
- Perform phlebotomy as needed.
- Back up Medical Assistants in managing patient care and flow.
- Support smooth office operations and excellent service through teamwork.
- Build patient confidence, trust, and loyalty through attentive care.
- Treat patients and ProHealth staff respectfully and courteously and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Maintain open communication with the care team and Regional Management team.
- Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA, and CLIA regulations and company policies.
- Follow patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
