Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford Healthcare seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality, compassionate care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The LPN will provide bedside nursing care, administer medications, monitor patient status, and support physicians and RNs in care planning and procedures. Responsibilities include patient education, documentation in the EMR, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. Our inclusive culture values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, offering access to advanced medical technology, system-wide resources, and ongoing development in a leading, not-for-profit healthcare network.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care to patients under RN/physician supervision
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and protocols
• Monitor and document vital signs, patient status, and responses to treatment in the EMRAssist with assessments, procedures, and care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain infection control, safety, and quality standards in all care activities
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to RNs and providers
• Support workflow in unit/clinic, including rooming, triage, and coordination of services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice updates
• Precept or support orientation of new staff as appropriate

Required Skills

• Medication administration
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Vital signs monitoring and documentation
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) usage (e.g., Epic or similar)
• IV therapy and venipuncture
• Infection control and safety protocols
• Patient and family education
• Basic life support (BLS) and emergency response
• Care coordination and discharge support
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection