The LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs selected nursing and administrative duties and assists physicians as part of the clinical care team
Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol
Confers with physician regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs
Prepares cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms
Gives injections and draws blood; assists with EKGs OB/GYN exams and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the physicians
Maintains sample medication records administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol
Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
Triages and responds to patient communications
Assists with scheduling tests and treatments pre-certifying patients for hospital care and/or procedures and processing referrals to other providers
Provides education and case management for patients within our Medication Assisted Treatment Program
Reviews policies and contract with Medication Assisted Treatment patients
Provides direct support to the Medication Assisted Treatment providers
Manages Medication Assisted Treatment Providers Case loads
Coordinates care with disease management or case management programs as needed
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records
Maintains strict confidentiality
Treats staff physicians visitors and patients with dignity and respect
Performs other related work as required
*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*
Requirements
Education &/Or Experience:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Current State of Connecticut LPN licensure required. One (1) year medical experience in a physician’s office required. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory practice and ethis; knowledge of current medications their actions interactions uses and side effects; knowledge of medical therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods knowledge of and ability to appy quality standards procedures and protocols knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; abiltiiy to work effectively in a team-based treatment atmosphere; strong interpersonal skills; considerable oral written and computer communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized client care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to clients and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision ability to encourage amd facilitate cooperation pride trust and group indentity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.
Competencies:
Communication
Organizational Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Team oriented
Must be knowledgeable in EHR MS Word Excel and Internet usage.
Cultural competency
Time Management
Decision Making
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Ob/Gyn
Psychiatry
Standard shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
East Hartford CT 06118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
