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

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

20h

About The Position

As the Family Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you play a key role in our family Medicine setting, functioning as an office nurse and helping to maintain a smooth daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties that allow quality time between patient and physician. You monitor and manage medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, and educational materials. You manage assigned doctors’ and/or nurse practitioners’ patients, including callbacks and test results, under their specific directions. Why Choose Day Kimball Health? For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Current LPN License (Connecticut)
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification
High School Diploma
Two years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in hospital, office, or family medicine setting.

Nice To Haves

Completion of additional college-level coursework in healthcare or nursing

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a family medicine setting, assisting your provider by documenting the chief complaint and essential data such as height, weight, blood pressure, and head circumference.
Maintain an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keep exam rooms properly stocked with medical and educational materials.
Assist patients to X-ray, lab, or the ED when needed, set up nebulizer treatments, and monitor patients.
Responsible for documenting in the medical record and completing school or camp forms.
After consulting with the provider, you reinforce education and health information with parents, guardians, or patients.
Answer a variety of medical questions or refer them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
Accurately record messages, follow identified protocols regarding health concerns or issues, and follow up with the provider as needed.
Assist the physician or nurse practitioner in emergency situations and prepare the proper equipment for procedures.
Assist in minor procedures such as PKU, sutures, and catheterization as needed, and you are responsible for administering immunizations and allergy shots while documenting them in the proper areas.
Obtain strep cultures from patients, document them, and ensure the culture is sent to the lab in a timely manner.
Secure all exam and lab rooms and restock supplies daily.
Retrieve special orders from the lab and X-ray when requested by the provider.