Licensed Practical Nurse- Per Diem

Hartford, CT, United States;
Farmington, CT, United States; (On-site)

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well‑being as one team.

Provides general nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting or clinical practice.

Provides nursing service to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures, State and federal regulations.

Provides Care co‑ordination for patients following provider’s orders.

Reports to the Nurse Practice Manager and Practice Director.

The practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse is defined as the performing of selected tasks and sharing of responsibility under the direction of a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse and within the framework of supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching, case finding and referral, collaborating in the implementation of the total health care regimen and executing the medical regimen under the direction of a licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, optometrist or dentist.

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in performing various tasks within the scope of the LPN, including but not limited to:
  • Temperature – tympanic, oral, rectal and axillary
  • Blood pressure – manual and electronic
  • Pulse – apical, radial, brachial, femoral and pedal
  • Respirations and pulse oximetry
  • Head circumference, weight, height, hearing and vision exams
  • Point of care testing as utilized by the clinic
• Verify patient using two identifiers prior to starting any care or data collection
• Notify RN or Physician immediately if the patient presents in distress or with vital signs out of normal limits
• Document accurately, thoroughly and efficiently during the patient visit
• Complete Pedi Essentials, annual competencies and mandatory in‑services as scheduled
• Follow infection control guidelines, policies and procedures during every patient and family encounter
• Administer medication within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse, including oral, rectal, topical, ophthalmic, otic, respiratory and injections
• Administer spirometry procedures as directed
• Triage phone calls within the LPN scope of practice; defer triaging, assessments and teaching to the registered nurse or provider when outside scope of practice
• Facilitate the flow of patients within the clinical practice
• Be knowledgeable on the pediatric and adolescent vaccine schedule
• Assist with administrative tasks including but not limited to:
  • Abstracting data into EPIC
  • Updating medical record demographics
  • Follow HIM processes
• Complete orientation for the state vaccine program and remain compliant, including:
  • Patient eligibility screening
  • Administering vaccines based on correct schedule and physician order
  • Review of all allergies prior to administering vaccines
  • Correct injection technique based on age, size and dosing of vaccine
  • Correct handling and storage of vaccines, including maintaining temperature logs and temp‑guard monitoring
  • Following protocols for ordering, receiving, transferring, wasting vaccines, temperature excursions and adverse reactions
• Age‑specific and cultural competence: demonstrate knowledge of population‑specific differences and…