Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health - Outpatient

CIFC, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement program

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Mon-Fri day-shift

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

CIFC Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient behavioral health team. You will work with nurse practitioners and other clinicians to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include gathering information for assessments, administering meds, monitoring vital signs, providing patient education, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Connecticut.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities encouraged.
• Fast-paced clinical environment experience.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred (eClinical Works).

Responsibilities

• Gather information to support assessments and patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and record vital signs and medical history.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care.
• Collaborate with nurses and other departments; complete external paperwork.
• Triage calls and determine appropriate care and visits.
• Coordinate with specialists to obtain results and set up home therapies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

Overview

CIFC Health's Adult Behavioral health department (out-patient) is seeking a full-time compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. You will work alongside nurse practitioners and other behavioral health professionals to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• LPNs gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient care.
• LPNs administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• LPNs monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptoms.
• LPNs assist as needed and within licensure.
• LPNs provide education to patients and families on healthcare topics.
• LPNs maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• LPNs collaborate with nurses and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organizations.
• LPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of visits.
• LPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services.
• LPNs contact specialists to obtain letters and results and helps to set up home therapies if appropriate as determined by a provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
• Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual strongly encouraged to apply
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols
• Experience with electronic medical records required; eClinical Works preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. CIFC Health is a NACHC and a PSLF approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications. 13-paid holidays and paid time-off. Monday-Friday day-shift schedule. Mission-focused environment.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled