Medical Practice LPN- Gastroenterology, Norwalk, CT

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an LPN to support clinicians in the Medical Practice across CT. The role involves direct patient care, assisting with exams, taking histories, and processing specimens under supervision.

Requirements include an active LPN license and BLS within 30 days. The position offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus for full-time externals, with pro-rating for part-time, and travel between practices as needed.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• HS Graduate or Equivalent; Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
• Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
• Administers medications and vaccinations as directed by the clinician; instructs patient and family on preventive care and test preparation.

Education

HS Diploma

Graduate of an LPN Program

Job description

• $4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time***

Description

• $4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time***

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
• Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
• Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
• Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
• Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
• Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Information

Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.

Education Required

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 572

Department: NW Gastroenterology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly