Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OPD Adult Primary Care Team II

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality, cost-effective direct care to patients and families within an outpatient adult primary care team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the Nursing Professional Practice Framework, the LPN collaborates with the health care team to help patients achieve established care outcomes. The role collects health information and communicates pertinent details to physicians and the care team; assists with carrying out physicians’ plans of care; provides patients with health information and education; and helps coordinate care and community resources. The LPN performs basic nursing tasks and patient care in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Hospital of Central Connecticut Department of Nursing. The position reports to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Polish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family care within the unit, service, or primary area of practice.
• Collaborate with members of the health care team to help patients achieve established outcomes of care.
• Collect health information and communicate pertinent information to physicians and the health care team.
• Assist in carrying out the physician’s plan of care.
• Provide patients with health information and education.
• Assist in coordinating patient care and community resources.
• Carry out basic nursing tasks and patient care according to department policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Newly revised competitive hourly rates.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment, with up to 40% reimbursement through Quinnipiac University for the colleague and dependents.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed