Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Family Medicine Guilford CT

UnitedHealth Group•South Windsor, CT

2d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience: Exceptional teamwork Robust medical resources Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a LPN in the State of Connecticut
Basic computer knowledge and aptitude

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience
Phone triage experience
Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
Experience with EMR systems (Allscripts / EPIC)

Responsibilities

Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices
Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources
Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Patient vitals, Current medications, Chief complaint and history
Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with ProHealth’s policies and procedures
Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care
Monitor task list to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals
Order supplies and vaccines and maintain appropriate records. Prepare and maintain equipment including sterilization
Conduct orientation of clinical support staff and provide training/coaching for staff related to clinical issues
Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies
Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
Perform other duties as assigned