Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health - Outpatient

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Mission-focused environment

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. CIFC Health's Adult Behavioral Health department seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our outpatient team. You will work with nurse practitioners and behavioral health professionals to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, data collection, patient education, and timely documentation. Strong communication, a CT LPN license, pediatrics experience preferred, and a Monday-Friday day shift are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current LPN license in CT.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred (eClinical Works).

Responsibilities

• LPNs gather information for assessment and patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor vital signs, medical history and symptoms.
• Provide education to patients and families on health topics.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nurses and other medical departments as needed.
• Triage calls using established protocols to determine care or visits.
• Help set up home therapies when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual encouraged

Pediatrics experience

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN license (CT)

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

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 within LPN License:

• 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