Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN DKMG Primary Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full Time, Day Shift – DKMG Primary Care

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Day Kimball Medical Group – Full Time, Day Shift job in Putnam, CT.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• HSA or FSA accounts
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with match
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for functioning as office nurse and helping to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician. You will monitor and manage medications, patient rooms, state vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, education booklets and information. You will provide management of assigned doctors' and/or nurse practitioners' patients, i.e., callbacks and test results, under their specific directions.

• Assist provider by documenting chief complaint, essential data, i.e., height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference.
• Maintain an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keep the assigned rooms properly supplied of medical and educational material.
• Assist patients to Xray, lab or ED when needed.
• Set up Nebulizer treatments and monitor patient.
• Responsible for documentation in medical record and completion of school or camp forms.
• After consultation with provider, reinforce education and health information with parent/guardian/patient.
• Answer a variety of medical questions or refer them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
• Accurately record messages and follow identified protocols regarding health concerns/issues and follow up with provider as necessary.
• Assist physician or nurse practitioner in emergency situations and prepare the proper equipment for the procedure.
• Assist in minor procedures such as PKU, sutures, catheterization as needed by physician.
• Responsible for immunization, allergy shots and document same in proper areas.
• Obtain strep cultures of patients, document and get culture to Lab in a timely manner.
• Secure all exam rooms, lab rooms; restock with supplies on a daily basis.
• Retrieve special orders from Lab and Xray when provider requests.

• Current license to perform as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut required.
• High School Diploma required – College course preferred.
• Two years as Licensed Practical Nurse in hospital or office setting required.

Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference! #Nurse #LPN #Family

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