Medical Practice LPN- Vascular Surgery- Danbury, CT

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.
• Collections 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, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
• Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
• Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements

• Active LPN License based on state;
• BLS certification required within 30 days;
• Preferred: Vascular/ Vein experience.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Other Information

• Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.