Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Diabetes Education Program
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality, cost-effective direct care to patients and families in a non-acute outpatient setting, including the Endocrine Clinic, Diabetes Education Program, and other outpatient populations. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the Nursing Professional Practice Framework, collaborating with the healthcare team to help patients achieve established outcomes of care. The position reports to the Nurse Manager. The LPN collects health information and communicates pertinent information to physicians and the healthcare team. The role assists with implementing the physician’s plan of care, providing health information and education to patients, and coordinating care and community resources. The LPN performs basic nursing and patient-care tasks according to department policies and procedures, including maintaining labs, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) statistics, and chart preparation. The position also supports administrative work such as patient registration, check-in and check-out, and handling incoming calls courteously and efficiently.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient and family care in outpatient settings, including the Endocrine Clinic and Diabetes Education Program.
- Collect health information and communicate relevant information to physicians and the healthcare 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.
- Perform basic nursing tasks in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Maintain labs, CGM statistics, and chart preparation.
- Support patient registration, check-in and check-out procedures, and incoming phone calls.
Benefits
- Newly revised competitive hourly rates.
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment, including up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleagues and dependents.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
