Primary Care LPN - Per Diem

About the role

Family Centers is seeking a caring, dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support during examinations and minor procedures, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to patients and their families.
• Perform patient intake, including vital signs, medical history reconciliation, and screening assessments, while maintaining precise records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers and in accordance with standing orders and scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medications and vaccines, including ordering, receiving, and cold chain management in compliance with CDC and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform and document point-of-care waived tests (e.g., glucose monitoring, urinalysis, rapid tests) and maintain all associated laboratory logs.
• Provide vital patient education regarding preventive care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), and medication adherence.
• Participate in team-based care coordination, including daily huddles, patient outreach, and facilitating follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Support specialty clinics and programs by addressing barriers to care and promoting continuity of care through proactive patient engagement.
• Handle clinical communications, including phone calls and electronic messages, escalating patient concerns to the RN or provider as appropriate.
• Sustain a neat workspace and ensure strict adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, HRSA, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Respect patient/client autonomy and dignity, demonstrating expertise in clinical testing and professional communication with the healthcare team.
• Fully adhere to organizational policies, procedures, standing orders, and clinical protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum of 2–4 years of related clinical experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
• Experience with medication and vaccine inventory management
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) and/or bicultural background is a plus
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day, must be able to bend without restrictions, must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, must have excellent hand/eye coordination

Benefits

This is a per diem position with flexible/variable hours.