Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Diabetes Education Program

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates

Tuition Reimbursement up to 40%

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision plans

401K with company match

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Meriden location. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide quality patient care in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include collecting health information, assisting in care plans, and supporting administrative tasks. Required qualifications are a current Connecticut LPN license and previous experience in an outpatient environment. Excellent customer service and communication skills are necessary for success in this role. Benefits include competitive pay and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an outpatient, ambulatory, or physician practice setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect health information and communicate to the physician and health care team.
• Assist in carrying out the physician’s plan of care.
• Perform basic nursing tasks and patient care.
• Provide patient care in a non-acute outpatient environment.
• Support administrative tasks such as patient registration.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Independent problem-solving skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Current Connecticut LPN license

Job description

Location Detail: 61 Pomeroy Meriden - Midstate (10184)

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services across general medicine, surgery, and diverse specialties.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months and up to 40% for Quinnipiac University for colleague and dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides quality and cost-effective direct care for patients and families within a unit, service, or other primary area of practice. Collaborates with the health care team to assist patients in achieving established outcomes of care. Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting health information and communicating pertinent information to the physician and health care team.
• Assisting in carrying out the physician’s plan of care, providing health information and education, and coordinating care and community resources as required.
• Performing basic nursing tasks and patient care in accordance with policies and procedures, including maintaining labs, CGM stats, chart prep, etc.
• Providing patient care in a non-acute outpatient environment, including the Endocrine Clinic, Diabetes Education program, and other outpatient populations.
• Supporting select administrative tasks such as patient registration, check-in and check-out procedures, and handling incoming phone calls efficiently and courteously.

Qualifications

License or Certification Requirements

• Current Connecticut LPN license

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in an outpatient, ambulatory, or physician practice setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred