Medical Practice LPN- Ob​/Gyn department - Milford, CT

Position: Medical Practice LPN- Ob/Gyn department - New Milford, CT
* Description
* *****$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time!****
* * Licensed Practical Nurse - Ob/ GYN Department in New Milford, CT - 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday.
* Summary:

Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider.
Responsibilities:

* Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to clinical areas, check-outs and answer patient questions.

* Telephone call-backs, and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN.

* Patient counseling and education as directed by provider (verbal, brochures, handouts).

* Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates if applicable.

* Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment. This includes anticipatory tasks such as consent forms, ABNs, PHI Release, obtaining medical records from other providers/facilities, and updating of EMR, when appropriate.

* Patient check-in: obtain and document chief complaint, vital signs, history, ordered CLIA waived tests;
Capture charges for provision of ancillary services.

* Assists patients with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, history forms, and in obtaining appropriate treatment consents, including administering and documenting injections, dispensing and documenting medications as directed by physician/provider.

* Prepare patient and exam room; chaperone and assist physician/provider with examination, procedures and treatments if needed

* Labeling and handling of labs, pap smears, cultures, biopsies and other specimens;
Preparation of laboratory and imaging requisitions.

* Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up, and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, insurance plans.

* Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, tests and treatments, in the medical.

* Assumes responsibility for patient flow and ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians.

* Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.

* Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

* Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).

* Performs other duties as required.

Required:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.

* Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.

* Basic medical knowledge and terminology.

* Computer skills/data entry.

* Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.

* Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred:

* Minimum Experience:

one year.

* Proficiency in multiple languages.

* Phlebotomy.

* EKG.

Education Required:

* HS Graduate or Equivalent.

* Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant 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.
Company:
Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1570
Department:
New Milford Ob Gyn Sh
Exempt:
No
Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly