Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full Time, Days, DKMG Family Medicine - Pomfret St

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Plan

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

HSA or FSA accounts

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with match

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Day Kimball Medical Group Family Medicine - Kennedy Drive. This full-time day-shift office position focuses on patient care, medication administration, and coordinating with physicians to maintain smooth daily operations.

You will document vital signs, support immunizations, manage patient rooms, and assist in minor procedures while ensuring accuracy in medical records and communication with families.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut.
• High School Diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Two years of LPN experience in hospital or office setting.

Responsibilities

• Document chief complaints and vital signs for patients.
• Distribute patient load and maintain room supplies.
• Assist with X-ray, lab, or ED as needed.
• Set up nebulizer treatments and monitor patients.
• Document in medical records and complete school/camp forms.
• Reinforce education and health information with families.
• Answer questions or refer to provider as needed.
• Record messages accurately and follow protocols.
• Assist in emergencies and prepare equipment as directed.
• Assist in minor procedures and immunizations; document accordingly.
• Obtain cultures and deliver to Lab promptly.
• Security and restock exam/lab rooms daily.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Vital signs & assessments

EMR documentation

Education

Connecticut LPN license

High School Diploma

2 years LPN experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Day Kimball Medical Group Family Medicine - Kennedy Drive Full Time Day Shift job in Putnam, CT.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Benefits:

• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• HSA or FSA accounts
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with match
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary:

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for, functioning as office nurse and helping to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician. Monitoring and managing medications, patient rooms, State vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, education booklets and information. Providing management of assigned doctors' and/or nurse practitioners' patients, i.e., callbacks, and test results, under their specific directions.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities:

• Assists their provider by documenting chief complaint, essential data, i.e., height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference.
• Maintains an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keeps the assigned rooms properly supplied of medical, as well as educational material.
• Assist patients to Xray, lab or ED when needed.
• Set up Nebulizer treatments and monitors patient.
• Responsible for documentation in medical record and completion of school or camp forms.
• After consultation with provider, reinforces education and health information with parent/guardian/patient.
• Answers a variety of medical questions or refers them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
• Ability to accurately record messages and follows identified protocols regarding health concerns/issues and follows up with provider as necessary.
• Assists physician or nurse practitioner in emergency situations and prepares the proper equipment for the procedure.
• Assists in minor procedures such as PKU, sutures, catheterization as needed by physician.
• Responsible for immunization, allergy shots and documents same in proper areas.
• Obtain strep cultures of patients and documents and gets culture to Lab in a timely manner.
• Secure all exam rooms, lab rooms; restock with supplies on a daily basis.
• Retrieve special orders from Lab and X-ray when provider requests.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current license to perform as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut required.
• High School Diploma Required - College Course Preferred
• Two years as Licensed Practical Nurse in hospital or office setting required

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Day Kimball Health is an Aff… We are….

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurseand experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!

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