Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
- New Haven, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs screening tests and order routine lab work with medical standing orders
- Completes specific treatment or nursing procedures as ordered by the provider
- Assists in providing outreach services to patients who miss their appointments
- Responsible for placing orders and managing all imaging studies including Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and Gynecology imaging
- Performs triage functions of the patients and routes the patient to the appropriate clinical service
- Administers medications, immunizations and treatments as per written order of the provider. Adheres to the “Medication Reconciliation Act”
- Responsible for completing telephone triage
- Obtains EKG’s and blood pressure checks to be reviewed by a Provider
- Provides supportive nursing counseling related to common acute medical problems and to primary preventative care for patients
- Contributes to in-service education and helps identify areas where needed
- Attends mandatory monthly Nursing supervisory meetings and occasional weekend trainings as required
- Performs all other duties as required
- LPN Graduate from an accredited school. Must be registered as an LPN in the State of Connecticut.
- Connecticut LPN licensure required.
- Experience in Internal Medicine, Surgical Specialties, Long Term Care or Rehabilitation required.
- Experience performing EKG’s and triaging patients also required.
- Experience performing phlebotomy is essential.
- CPR Certification required.
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaking highly desirable.
- Excellent Patient Management skills.
- Must be strongly motivated and able to accept supervision.
- Computer skills are essential with the ability to learn Centricity, and Yale EPIC.
- Ability to provide phone triage along with knowledge of referral process, medication refill procedures and Hollister charting are also required.
- Knowledge of CLIA waived lab testing, Urine Dipsticks and Gucometers are necessary.
- Excellent leadership qualities and knowledge of management skills are necessary.