Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hand Clinic

The Hospital of Central Connecticut • New Britain, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is actively looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dynamic team with the Hand Clinic in New Britain, CT. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Staffed by a talented team of leading professionals, it offers a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and within the context of the Nursing Professional Practice Framework, the LPN provides quality and cost-effective direct care for patients/families within a unit, service or other primary area of practice. Collaborates with members of health care team to assist patients in achieving established outcomes of care. Reports to Nurse Manager. The LPN is responsible for the collection of health information and communicating pertinent information to the physician and the health care team. The LPN assists in carrying out the physician’s plan of care, provides patients with health information and education and assists in coordinating care and community resources required by the patient. The LPN is responsible to carry out basic nursing tasks and patient care in accordance with policies and procedures established by The Hospital of Central Connecticut Department of Nursing.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut LPN license
• Previous experience in an outpatient, ambulatory or physician practice setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Independent problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Collection of health information and communicating pertinent information to the physician and the health care team.
• Assisting in carrying out the physician’s plan of care.
• Providing patients with health information and education.
• Assisting in coordinating care and community resources required by the patient.
• Carrying out basic nursing tasks and patient care in accordance with policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree