LPN - Internal Medicine

Summit Health • Newington, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as part of a healthcare team within a specialty department by assisting with procedures and in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. Manages time efficiently in order to maintain the patient flow. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply it to everyday practice. Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of LPN school program
• Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut

Nice To Haves

• IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred
• Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months

Responsibilities

• OFFICE VISITS: 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.
• CHARTING: 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.
• MISCELLANEOUS: 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.

Benefits

• Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed