P/T - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health - Outpatient

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement program

13 paid holidays

Paid time-off

Mon-Fri day-shift

Job summary

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Health's Adult Behavioral health department (out-patient) seeks a part-time LPN to join our team, working 18-20 hours per week alongside nurse practitioners to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include gathering information, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, documenting care, triaging calls, and educating patients and families. CT LPN license required; pediatrics experience preferred; bilingual encouraged.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 nurses, and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organizations
• LPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of visits
• LPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services
• LPNs contact specialists to obtain letters and results and helps to set up home therapies if appropriate as determined by a provider.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

P/T - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health - Outpatient

P/T - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health - Outpatient

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Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.


Description:

CIFC Health's Adult Behavioral health department (out-patient) is seeking a part-time (18-20 hours per week), compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. You will work alongside nurse practitioners and other behavioral health 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 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 nurses, and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organizations

- LPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of visits

- LPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services

- 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

Compensation details: 27-35 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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