LPN - Orthopedics Office Nurse | Day Shift, Full-Time

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Plan

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

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 Orthopedics on Kennedy Drive. The role functions as an office nurse, supporting daily operations and coordinating patient care with physicians and nurse practitioners.

The LPN will manage medications, patient rooms, vaccines, and medical supplies, assist with patient education, and ensure smooth clinic workflow.

Qualifications

• Current license to perform as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• High School Diploma required; College course preferred.
• Two years as Licensed Practical Nurse in hospital or office setting required.

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 with medical and 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.

Education

Connecticut LPN license

High School Diploma

2 years LPN in hospital or office setting

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Day Kimball Medical Group Orthopedics on Kennedy Drive. The role functions as an office nurse, supporting daily operations and coordinating patient care with physicians and nurse practitioners.

The LPN will manage medications, patient rooms, vaccines, and medical supplies, assist with patient education, and ensure smooth clinic workflow.