Medical Practice LPN- Vascular Surgery- Danbury, CT

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT in Danbury, CT is seeking a Medical Practice LPN to assist clinicians in patient care within the Vascular Surgery department. The role involves preparing patients and materials, collecting histories, and delivering direct patient care under supervision.

The position requires an active LPN license and a BLS certification within 30 days; travel may be required between practices. Salary range is hourly with benefits and a $4,000 sign-on bonus for full-time externals.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN license required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.

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 tests.
• Contacts the patient for follow-up and relay clinicians' instructions.
• Fulfils compliance responsibilities and upholds organizational values.

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program

Job description

Northwellis 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 ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners- who are working to change health care for the better.

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

Medical Practice LPN position in the Vascular Surgery department in Danbury, CT

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, between 8:00am-4:30pm.

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
2. Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
3. Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
4. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
5. 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.
6. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
7. Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
9. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
10. 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.

Preferred: Vascular/ Vein experience

Education Required:

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

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 584

Department: DB Vascular Surgery

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan;Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.