Pediatric LPN or RN

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Greenwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BCHP is seeking a full-time LPN or RN for its Children's Medical Group office in Greenwich, Connecticut, and will also consider part-time candidates. The role provides nursing and medical office support in a pediatric setting. New graduates are welcome and will receive in-house training. A current Connecticut LPN or RN license is required. Pay is approximately $26–$33 per hour for LPNs and $34–$40 per hour for RNs, depending on experience. A sign-on bonus is mentioned, but no amount is specified. BCHP recruits and employs without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills; at least one year of pediatric experience is preferred.

Requirements

Current Connecticut LPN or RN license.
Computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist physicians and prepare and stock exam rooms.
Assign patients and physicians to exam rooms.
Prepare daily assignments for medical support staff.
Communicate with front desk staff as necessary.
Provide direct, individualized nursing care, including dressing wounds and incisions as directed by a physician.
Assist physicians during patient examinations.
Prepare, administer, and record medications in accordance with division policies and procedures, as directed.
Maintain appropriate supplies of medications, immunizations, and general nursing supplies.
Perform testing, which may include spirometry, EKGs, and urinalysis.
Triage phone calls, answer basic questions, and refer callers to a physician when needed.
Record information concisely, accurately, and completely in patient charts and on forms.
Follow up on diagnostic testing and laboratory results.
Ensure test results are incorporated into patient charts.
Clean and sterilize equipment as necessary.
Call prescriptions in to pharmacies.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations.
Multitask and set priorities accordingly.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.