Licensed Practical Nurse

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

License reimbursement

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center in New Haven, CT seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential clinical support within our healthcare team. This role focuses on patient care, supports providers, coordinates patient needs, and helps maintain an efficient clinical workflow while guiding nursing staff and Medical Assistants.

We value quality, compassionate care, strong communication, and adherence to confidentiality and safety standards; EPIC EMR experience is required, with a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous LPN experience.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology; EPIC EMR experience required
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Accurately take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and other vitals
• Prescribe and administer medication to patients and monitor patients while on such medications
• Contact patients with test results and diet teaching
• Administer injections, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, other providers or home care agencies

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Confidentiality knowledge

Data entry

Education

LPN license program

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential clinical support within our healthcare team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a patient-focused environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and is committed to delivering high-quality care. The LPN works closely with providers to support day-to-day clinical operations while serving as a resource and support for nursing staff and Medical Assistants. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, providing clinical support to healthcare providers, coordinating and monitoring patient care needs, and helping to ensure efficient clinical workflow. The LPN also provides guidance and supervisory assistance to nursing staff, supports Medical Assistants in their daily responsibilities, and advocates for patients throughout their care experience. This position plays a key role in maintaining quality standards, promoting positive patient outcomes, and ensuring compassionate, efficient care delivery across the practice.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential clinical support within our healthcare team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a patient-focused environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and is committed to delivering high-quality care. The LPN works closely with providers to support day-to-day clinical operations while serving as a resource and support for nursing staff and Medical Assistants. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, providing clinical support to healthcare providers, coordinating and monitoring patient care needs, and helping to ensure efficient clinical workflow. The LPN also provides guidance and supervisory assistance to nursing staff, supports Medical Assistants in their daily responsibilities, and advocates for patients throughout their care experience. This position plays a key role in maintaining quality standards, promoting positive patient outcomes, and ensuring compassionate, efficient care delivery across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Accurately take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and other vitals
• Prescribe and administer medication to patients and monitor patients while on such medications
• Contact patients with test results and diet teaching
• Administer injections, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, other providers or home care agencies

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous LPN experience.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology, previous use of EPIC EMRs are required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Why Join Us

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission-driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:

• Above-market, competitive salaries
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• License reimbursement
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 5% match

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.