Multispecialty LPN Guilford

Yale NewHaven Health; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under physician supervision. The role supports patient comfort, safety and dignity while maintaining confidentiality and a respectful environment.

Responsibilities include documenting records in Epic, coordinating with care teams, and assisting with procedures as needed. A CT/NY licensure, strong communication, and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and LPN Diploma required.
• 2 years of medical practice experience preferred.
• Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York where applicable.
• Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures; strong organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills.
• EMR experience preferred; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual preferred; CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned under the supervision of the physician/provider.
• Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Skills

EMR experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

LPN Diploma

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic

Job description

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.

A Licensed Practical Nurse who gives nursing care to patients and performs additional functions under the supervision of the physician/provider. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned
  • 1.1Identifies self to patient/family and irents patient/family to their roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• 2.Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
  • 2.1Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.
• 3.Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
  • 3.1Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• 4.Performs other related organizational duties as assigned.
  • 4.1Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• 5.May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma and LPN Diploma Required.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of medical practice experience preferred.

LICENSURE

Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York (when necessary).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures (where applicable). Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.