Description
- $4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time**
Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care department Brookfield, CT 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 7:45am-8:00pm variable shifts.SummaryTo assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.Responsibilities
- Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.
- Obtains the patients history and basic medical data such as vital signs temperature, height & weight, vision & chief complaint.
- Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care & suture removal.
- Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.
- Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress & note symptom changes.
- Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advise them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
- Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and WCMG missions through a process of total quality improvement.
- Completes all meaningful use requirements.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
Education Required
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Working ConditionsManual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCredentials:BLS,LPNCompany: Nuvance Health Med Practice CTOrg Unit: 559Department: DB PC BrookfieldExempt: NoSalary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly