Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Pool

Summit Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wethersfield, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists with medical procedures, administers medications, and provides direct patient care within a multispecialty healthcare team. They are responsible for maintaining patient flow, accurate clinical charting, and managing medical inventory across various satellite locations.

Qualifications

You are a licensed practical nurse with a graduate of an LPN school program and current licensure in the state of Connecticut. You will assist with procedures, administer medications including injections and IV therapy, and provide basic patient care. You will also be responsible for charting and managing medical inventory.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Medical injections

Specimen collection

Medical inventory management

Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

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. 

Essential Functions and Job 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. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Graduate of LPN school program 

  • Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut 

  • IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred 

  • Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 month

Travel:

  • Travel to satellite locations as needed

  • Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Southington, Tolland, Vernon, Wethersfield

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

Summit Health

Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over a lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit CityMD, whose providers are part of our connected care team. As part of VillageMD, Summit Health, CityMD, Village Medical, and Village Medical at Home serve millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. To learn more, visit summithealth.com or villagemd.com.
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