Job Description

Description

$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time

Medical Practice LPN position in the Rheumatology department in Norwalk, CT

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:45am -5:45pm

Summary:


To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.


Responsibilities:

Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions. Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Maintains and Models the Organization's values. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required.


Required:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting. Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.


Preferred:Minimum Experience: one year. Proficiency in multiple languages. Phlebotomy. EKG.


Education Required:HS Graduate or Equivalent. Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Other Information:


Ability to travel between practices as needed.


Working Conditions:


Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity


Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk


Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force


Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions


Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT


Org Unit: 656


Department: NW Rheumatology


Exempt: No


Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly