Medical Practice LPN- Gastroenterology, Norwalk, CT

About the Role

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
• Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
• Administers medications and vaccinations as directed by the clinician.
• Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician-recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.
• Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results, or relays clinician instructions.
• Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and models the Organization's values.
• Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Education Required: HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. of force.
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.

Pay

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Note: $4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 572
Department: NW Gastroenterology
Exempt: No