LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Rheumatology Clinic

Smilow Cancer Hospital; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilow Cancer Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Rheumatology Clinic. This entry-level position involves providing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited LPN program and hold a current Connecticut license. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and requires strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience in a clinical procedural area.
• Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration.
• Demonstrate competency in designated hospital and unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Administers medication and verifies physician prescriptions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Current license in the State of Connecticut

Job description

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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.

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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse I provide care to patients and is responsible for performing designated tasks and responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and with a focus on supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching. The Licensed Practical Nurse I is knowledgeable about and supportive of Patient and Family Centered Care Model using a collaborative approach with the Register Nurse. The LPN I demonstrates clinical judgment by applying problem-solving techniques and by integrating skills and knowledge into clinical practice. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Provides direct patient care with the establish model of nursing as evidenced by the following:
• 1.1 Documents admission information under supervision of the Register Nurse
• 2. Collaborates with the Register Nurse and other members of Health Care Team.
• 2.1 Collaborates consistently with Register Nurse to develop the patient-s plan of care and implement interventions on all assigned patients.
• 3. Verifies, prepares and administers medication to all assigned patients to ensure safe medication delivery and positive outcomes.
• 3.1 Clarifies any questions regarding physician prescriptions orders immediately to the Register Nurse 100% of the time.
• 4. Participates in team building activities that contribute to the patient care, staff education, and self development.
• 4.1 Participates in interdisciplinary conferences
• 5. Maintains clinical competency to ensure that practice is evidence- based.
• 5.1 Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduated from an accredited LPN program. Current license in the State of Connecticut.

Experience

Prefer experience in a clinical procedural area. Must complete an approved medication course and forty (40) hours of supervised medication administration including medication verification, transcription of physician's prescriptions, preparation and administration of medications in accordance with department policy within one (1) year of employment with Y-NHH. Must also demonstrate competency in designated hospital and unit

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; and moving/lifting patients of varying weights; CPR.

Additional Information

Multispecialty clinic LPN experience preferred

YNHHS Requisition ID

128438

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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