Clinic LPN – Primary Care Team Player

Optum; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

401k contribution and stock purchase

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Connecticut to join a community-based care team. You will provide injections, screenings, and nursing care, document in the EHR, and coordinate tests and follow-ups with clinicians.

Expect collaboration with regional managers and adherence to safety, OSHA, and CLIA standards. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate charting, and timely communication while supporting back-up functions for Medical

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED.
• Active, unrestricted LPN licensure in CT.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings.
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol.
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines.
• Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with practice policies and procedures.
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services.
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR.
• Monitor tasks in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals.
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring.
• Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed.
• Act as a back-up to Medical Assistants to manage patient care and flow.
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.
• Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team.
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies.
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

LPN licensure CT

Tools

Epic

Job description

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Connecticut to join a community-based care team. You will provide injections, screenings, and nursing care, document in the EHR, and coordinate tests and follow-ups with clinicians.

Expect collaboration with regional managers and adherence to safety, OSHA, and CLIA standards. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate charting, and timely communication while supporting back-up functions for Medical