Licensed Practical Nurse — Impactful Patient Care

Dartmouth Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in New London, NH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Physician Practice by providing quality, individualized care according to established standards. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, medication administration under supervision, education for patients and families, and collaboration with physicians.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, CPR certification, and 0–1 year of clinical experience; 40 hours per week,

Qualifications

• MAs / CMAs/RMAs - Certification/registration or successful completion of Clinical and/or Pharmacology coursework is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school is required.
• 0-1 year clinical experience
• Office Practice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Documents care and progress
• Completes appropriate charging documentation, per practice protocol.
• Shares responsibility for prescription line, to include calling in refills, per hospital protocol
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the populations served
• Assists Physician/Practitioner with procedures as requested and performs simple lab tests in the office
• Provides education to patient and families based on assessment of learning needs
• Creates and maintains the patient care environment to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Triages phone calls from patients and assists with nurse visits as requested by physician
• Only RNs/LPNs will administer medications and injections (see MA exception)
• MAs may administer B12 injections, plant PPD tests and immunizations as directed by provider

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school

Job description

Dartmouth Health in New London, NH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Physician Practice by providing quality, individualized care according to established standards. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, medication administration under supervision, education for patients and families, and collaboration with physicians.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, CPR certification, and 0–1 year of clinical experience; 40 hours per week,