Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Pediatrics

Opportunities with Pro Health Physicians

part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at Pro Health Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you’re the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and United Health Group family, Pro Health Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you’ll experience:

• Exceptional teamwork
• Robust medical resources
• Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care

• Location: 53 Granite Street, Suite C, New London, CT 06320
  • Secondary Location
    : 495 Gold Star Highway, Ste 120, Groton, CT 06340
• Department: Pediatrics
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM - 6:00PM. Would include one rotational Saturday a month, hours 8:00AM - 12:00PM

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide basic care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Provider, functioning within their scope of license.

• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor tasks in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed
• Act as a back-up to Medical Assistants to manage patient care and flow
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty
• Demonstrate respect for patients and Pro Health staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Active, unrestricted LPN licensure in CT
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

• CPR/BLS Certification
• 1+ years of post-licensure nursing experience
• Experience working with Epic
• Experience in primary care
• Pediatric experience
• Phone triage experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.