LPN Outpatient - Full Time - Allergy
About The Position
Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement. Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune's Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves. The LPN Outpatient role involves providing and/or assisting in nursing care of patients under the supervision of an R.N., recording patient information regarding patient’s condition, reporting unusual findings, and administering IM, oral, and pharmacy prepared I.V. medications.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS Required
- One (1) year of acute care experience (Obtained through SOAHC-PN clinicals if applicable or through work experience) or two (2) years of work experience in another healthcare facility is required.
- Should be able to demonstrate the following skills: communication, time-management and organization, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, and basic nursing knowledge.
- LPN license
Nice To Haves
- Experience in outpatient or specialty care preferred
- Strong skills in patient education and emergency response
Responsibilities
- Provide and/or assist in nursing care of patients under the supervision of an R.N.
- Record patient information regarding patient’s condition, and report unusual findings to responsible R.N.
- Administer IM and oral medications, pharmacy prepared I.V. meds.
- Perform skin prick, intradermal, and patch testing
- Administer allergy injections and monitor patients for reactions
- Prepare and maintain allergen extract vials (if applicable)
- Educate patients on asthma action plans, epinephrine use, and avoidance strategies
- Assist with spirometry and nebulizer treatments
- Document care in the EHR
- Participate in emergency response
Benefits
- generous benefits
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
