Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Medical Assistant (MA), Full-time Days, 40 Hours, DKMG Pediatrics

Day Kimball Health • Full-time • Putnam, CT, US • 3w ago

Day Kimball Healthcare is hiring for a Pediatric Medical Assistant/ Licensed Practical Nurse for the Full Time Day Shift job in Putnam, CT.

Licensed Practical Nurse Benefits Summary:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Pharmacy Plan
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
Vacation Time
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Additional Benefits

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Summary:

Functions as office nurse and helps to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician. Monitors and manages medications, patient rooms, State vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, education booklets and information. Provides management of assigned doctors' and/or nurse practitioners' patients, i.e., callbacks, and test results, under their specific directions.

Licensed Practical Nurse 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.
Retrieve 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.
Assists 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse Skills & Abilities:

Ability to deal with public, being tactful and understanding.
Skilled in administering allergy shots and immunizations.
Ability to obtain necessary data in a professional courteous manner while preparing patients for their exam.
Good verbal skills.
Good physical and mental health.

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Must be able to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.
Demonstrate competency in utilizing resources to accommodate cultural needs of patients and customers such as dietary, religious and language needs.
Demonstrate efforts to maintain and improve job specific competencies. Incorporates new knowledge into practice.
Responsible for providing an even flow of patients for her assigned physician and/or nurse practitioner.
Alert physician or nurse practitioner of emergencies and prepares room and patient for doctor.
Assist doctor when needed.
Responsible for giving allergy shots and observes patient for reactions.
Obtain strep cultures of patients, documents and delivers kits to laboratory in a timely manner.
Notify all patients with positive strep results and under the direction of the practitioners, calls the pharmacies.
Responsible for calling the patient and pharmacy if positive throat culture.
Assist the physician with minor procedures as needed such as, PKU, sutures, lumbar punctures.
Responsible for managing her assigned physician and/or nurse practitioners' daily patients, through their directives, all call backs, etc. if the abnormalities or positive results of lab, Xray, EKG reports.
Advise and answer questions of clients on the phone or in person according to the practices policies and protocols.
Retrieve any equipment, special culture kits for the physician when requested.
Maintain even distribution of clients to scheduled doctors and rooms.
Responsible for ordering medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!

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