Licensed Practical Nurse - ENT

Summit Health; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team in Connecticut. You will assist with procedures, plan and implement care interventions, and support high-quality patient care in a professional, efficient, and safe manner.

Essential tasks include patient escort and exam prep, administering medications, charting, and clerical support, while maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and ensuring timely patient flow under physician

Qualifications

• Graduate of LPN school program.
• Current LPN licensure in Connecticut.
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Completes competency checklist within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient into exam room and prep for exams.
• Explain procedures, medications, and physician instructions.
• Administer medications including injections and IV therapy as allowed.
• Dress wounds, perform catheterizations or apply compresses as needed.
• Document patient information accurately in the system.
• Maintain clean and ready treatment rooms; prepare equipment.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and communicate delays.

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as part of a healthcare team within a specialty department by assisting with procedures and in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. Manages time efficiently in order to maintain the patient flow. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply it to everyday practice. Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

OFFICE VISITS:

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
• Prepares the patient for exams and procedures.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to: dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.
• Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary.

CHARTING:

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
• Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of LPN school program
• Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred
• Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.