LPN - Women's Health - Part-time or Full-time

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement program

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Monday-Friday day-shift

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) - CIFC Health's Women's Health Department is seeking a compassionate LPN to join our team in Danbury, CT.

This position offers part-time or full-time hours, working alongside doctors, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to our patients. Responsibilities include gathering information, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with exams, educating patients, maintaining

Qualifications

• LPN license in CT and current status required.
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for providers' assessment and patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor vital signs and medical history.
• Assist with exams and procedures within licensure.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare topics.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with school nurses, WIC, DCF and other departments.
• Triage calls using established protocols for appropriate care.
• Provide education on after-hours, triage, referrals, and disease states.
• Set up home therapies when indicated by a provider.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Nursing protocols

EMR experience

eClinical Works

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current LPN license in CT

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

Description

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) - CIFC Health's Women's Health Department is seeking a part-time or full-time, compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Y ou will work alongside the doctors, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

Responsibilities within LPN License:

• LPNs gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient care.
• LPNs administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• LPNs monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptoms
• LPNs assist with physical exams and medical procedures as needed and within licensure
• LPNs provide education to patients and families on healthcare topics
• LPNs maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care
• LPNs collaborate with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organization (e.g. school PE forms).
• LPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of medical visits.
• LPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services, and disease states.
• LPNs contact specialists to obtain letters and results and helps to set up home therapies if appropriate as determined by a provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
• Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual strongly encouraged to apply
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols
• Experience with electronic medical records required; eClinical Works preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation commensurate on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. CIFC Health is a NACHC and a PSLF approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications. 13-paid holidays and paid time-off. Monday-Friday day-shift schedule. Mission-focused environment.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled