Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full Time Days, 40-Hours, DKMG Pediatrics - Plainfield

Benefits Summary

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per fiscal year
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

Job Summary

As the Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will function as office nurse and help to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists their provider by documenting chief complaint, essential data, i.e., height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference.
• Maintains an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keeps the assigned rooms properly supplied of medical, as well as educational material.
• After consultation with provider, reinforces education and health information with parent/guardian/patient.
• Answers a variety of medical questions or refers them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
• Secure all exam rooms, lab rooms; restock with supplies on a daily basis.
• Retrive special orders from Lab and Xray when provider requests.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow appropriate procedures/production techniques related to the care of patients from newborn - 20 years.
• Aids Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners by documenting health related data such as, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, urine and chief complaint.
• Is responsible to provide lead screens and immunizations on well child visits.
• Maintain updated immunization usage on a monthly basis for State of Connecticut.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma Required - College Course Preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse Degree Required.
• Current Connecticut Licensure Required.
• Two years as Licensed Practical Nurse in hospital or office setting required.