Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Office

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Office

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Office

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What We Offer

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH
  - Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH
  - Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

Position Summary

The Medical Office LPN provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Assists providers and staff in coordination of patient care. Functions as primary liaison between providers and physicians. LPNs handle both administrative and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times.

Education/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
• Current licensure in the state of Connecticut
• Maintains clinical competency required for area of assignment including Basic Cardiac Life Support

Experience

• Experience with computer scheduling systems preferred, i.e. Meditech and Ntierprise
• 1 year experience working in a medical facility

Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively in English – both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Comfortable in a fast paced confidential medical environment.
• Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices giving and evaluate patient care.
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.
• Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices as the needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES



Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

• Provides general nursing care to patients, including administering prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, reports and records patients' condition and reactions to meds and treatments.
• Educates patient / family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Responds to and/or anticipates emergency situations in a calm, efficient manner.
• Documents all sample medication dispensed in the medical record.
• Keeps inventory of medical supplies and reports them to the Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder.
• Reports malfunction of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager
• Assists…