• Medical Practice LPN Primary Care department

    Nuvance Health (Danbury, CT)


    *Description*

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

    *Medical Office LPN- Primary Care department in Danbury, CT 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 7:00am-6:00pm variable shifts.*

     

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    At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

     

    When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.

     

    We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

    Summary:

    To assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.

    2. Obtains the patients history and basic medical data such as vital signs temperature, height & weight, vision & chief complaint.

    3. Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care & suture removal.

    4. Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.

    5. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recomemended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress & note symptom changes.

    6. Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advise them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.

    7. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and WCMG missions through a process of total quality improvement.

    8. Completes all meaningful use requirements.

    9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

    10. 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.

     

    With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!Working Conditions:

     

    Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

     

    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

     

    Credentials:BLS,LPN

     

    Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

     

    Org Unit: 556

     

    Department: DB PC Danbury

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.