Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Yale NewHaven Health; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to patients under supervision. Responsibilities include patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and teamwork skills, along with relevant experience and licensure.

Qualifications

• 2 years of medical practice experience preferred.
• Current licensure from the State of Connecticut required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

LPN Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A Licensed Practical Nurse who gives nursing care to patients and performs additional functions under the supervision of the physician/provider. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned

• Identifies self to patient/family and informs patient/family of their roles and the roles of each member of the care delivery team.

Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned

• Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.

Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned

• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

Performs other related organizational duties as assigned

• Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity.

May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma and LPN Diploma Required.

Experience

2 years of medical practice experience preferred.

Licensure

Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York (when necessary).

Special Skills

Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures (where applicable). Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Demands

MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B vaccination (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccinations are strongly encouraged.