Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full Time, Days, DKMG Family Medicine - Pomfret St

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

2d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Day Kimball Medical Group Family Medicine practice in Putnam, Connecticut. The LPN functions as an office nurse and supports the smooth operation of daily routines by performing clinical duties that allow quality time between patients and providers. The role includes monitoring and managing medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, and patient education materials. The LPN also manages assigned physicians’ and/or nurse practitioners’ patients, including callbacks and test results, under provider direction. Day Kimball Health describes itself as a nonprofit, integrated healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut and offers a supportive, collaborative environment. It is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and maintains a smoke-free environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College coursework.

Responsibilities

Document patients’ chief complaints and essential data, including height, weight, blood pressure, and head circumference, to assist providers.
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 lab, or the emergency department when needed.
Set up nebulizer treatments and monitor patients.
Document information in medical records and complete school or camp forms.
After consultation with the provider, reinforce education and health information with parents, guardians, or patients.
Answer medical questions or refer them to a physician or nurse practitioner when necessary.
Accurately record messages, follow identified protocols regarding health concerns, and follow up with the provider as necessary.
Assist physicians or nurse practitioners in emergency situations and prepare equipment for procedures.
Assist with minor procedures, such as PKU testing, sutures, and catheterization, as needed by the physician.
Administer immunizations and allergy shots and document them in the appropriate areas.
Obtain and document strep cultures and deliver them to the lab promptly.
Secure exam and lab rooms and restock them with supplies daily.
Retrieve special orders from the lab and X-ray when requested by a provider.