OB-GYN LPN: Hands-On Patient Care & Exams

Summit Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our physician-led network in Connecticut. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, administer injections and IV therapy within licensure, and support physicians during visits.

This role involves charting patient information, managing the physician’s desktop, coordinating appointments, and handling basic clerical tasks. Current Connecticut LPN licensure and BLS are required; IV/phlebotomy skills are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of LPN school program.
• Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut.
• BLS certified upon hire.
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
• Prepares the patient for exams and procedures.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to: dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.
• Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary.
• Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages the physician’s desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
• Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.

Skills

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

BLS certified

Education

LPN diploma or certificate (CT)

CT LPN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Summit Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our physician-led network in Connecticut. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, administer injections and IV therapy within licensure, and support physicians during visits.

This role involves charting patient information, managing the physician’s desktop, coordinating appointments, and handling basic clerical tasks. Current Connecticut LPN licensure and BLS are required; IV/phlebotomy skills are highly preferred.