Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care department- Southbury, CT

Nuvance Health•Southbury, CT

34d•$26 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Practice LPN position in the Primary Care department in Southbury, CT 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:45am-5:30pm. Summary: To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
Computer skills/data entry.
Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
HS Graduate or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Nice To Haves

Minimum Experience: one year.
Proficiency in multiple languages.
Phlebotomy.
EKG.

Responsibilities

Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.