Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Full-Time Days, 40 Hours, Orthopedics

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

2d•$19 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Day Kimball Medical Group Orthopedics – Kennedy Drive location in Putnam, Connecticut. This full-time, 40-hour day-shift role functions as an office nurse and helps maintain the daily clinical routine, allowing quality time between patients and providers. The LPN monitors and manages medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, and educational materials. Under the specific direction of assigned doctors or nurse practitioners, the LPN manages patient callbacks and test results. Day Kimball Health is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. The organization describes its environment as supportive and collaborative and emphasizes compassionate, high-quality, community-driven care and employee growth.

Requirements

Current Connecticut license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
High school diploma.
Two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a hospital or office setting.

Nice To Haves

College coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the provider by documenting the chief complaint and essential patient data, including height, weight, blood pressure, and head circumference.
Maintain an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keep assigned rooms supplied with medical and educational materials.
Assist patients to X-ray, the laboratory, or the emergency department when needed.
Set up nebulizer treatments and monitor patients.
Document in medical records and complete school or camp forms.
After consultation with the provider, reinforce education and health information with the parent, guardian, or patient.
Answer medical questions or refer them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
Monitor and manage medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, and educational materials.
Manage assigned doctors’ or nurse practitioners’ patient callbacks and test results under their direction.