Licensed Practical Nurse (Float)

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About the role

Yale School of Medicine educates leaders in medicine and science, fostering curiosity and critical inquiry. It is a global leader in biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. With more than 1,900 physicians, Yale provides compassionate care to patients worldwide. The Yale System of Medical Education emphasizes critical thinking and independent research, producing leaders in academic medicine.

Yale Medicine Administration is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in New Haven, Connecticut. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct physical care and implements therapeutic and medical regimens for patients. Working under the direction of a Nurse Manager or Medical Director, the LPN contributes to patient care plans, performs assessments, records medical histories, and supports physicians and nursing staff in clinical and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient histories and medical information.
• Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements.
• Collects specimens.
• Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations.
• Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients.
• Responds to medical emergencies. Records patient information.
• Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment.
• May instruct other LPNs. May serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to section.
• May administer medications under direction and authority of professional medical staff person.
• Schedules and coordinates patient and test appointments.
• Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare policies and standards.
• Assists with patient and family education.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Graduation from a State approved program of practical nurse education.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multi-specialty physician practices and locations.
• Highly-motivated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and an emphasis on excellent customer service to effectively inform and understand physician instructions and patient needs.
• Proven ability to be flexible and to learn new procedures, processes and medical specialties.
• Ability to train medical assistants, providing clarity and leadership.
• Strong, accurate computer data entry skills associated with documenting medical information into electronic medical records.
• Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an LPN, preferably in a multi-specialty or outpatient clinic environment.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hrs., 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays may be required based on department operational needs.

Pay

Hourly Range: $35.64

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) must meet specific health requirements prior to starting work, including:

• MMR vaccine or immunity
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity
• TB screening
• COVID vaccine according to University policy
• Hepatitis B vaccine or immunity
• Annual flu vaccination

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing, and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.