Per Diem LPN - Pediatrics

Summit Health CityMD•New Britain, CT

18h

About The Position

Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as part of a healthcare team within a specialty department. The LPN assists with procedures and with planning and implementing care interventions, promoting high-quality patient care in a professional, efficient, and safe manner. The role includes managing time to maintain patient flow and providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, and other personal care to patients. The LPN is expected to keep relevant knowledge current and communicate effectively with team members to support a cohesive work environment. The position is per diem and works under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an LPN school program.
Current LPN licensure in the state of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Introduce self to patients and escort them into exam rooms.
Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Administer medications, including injections and IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, including dressing wounds, performing catheterizations, and applying compresses.
Collect, label, and process specimens accurately.
Clean and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
Assemble and use equipment appropriate to the medical practice.
Schedule follow-up appointments and communicate delays when necessary.
Enter patient information into the computer accurately and promptly.
Manage the physician’s desktop accurately, promptly, and efficiently.
Provide clerical support, including making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations, and answering telephones.
Manage medical inventory and order supplies based on par levels.
Work under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse.
Complete the competency skill checklist within the first three months.