LPN Job at Middlesex Health, Portland, CT

  • Middlesex Health
  • Portland, CT

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Highlights

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  • Department: MHPC Portland
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  • Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time benefits eligible
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  • Shift: Shift 1, Days
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Position Summary

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Applies the nursing process with patients and families, integrating principles that reflect sensitivity to their age- specific/developmental needs, gender, culture, religion, psychosocial and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide evidence-based, holistic care in a manner that respects the worth and dignity of each individual. Practices professional nursing as a licensed practical nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice and Code for Nurses, American Nurses Association Home Health Nursing, National Hospice Association and applicable regulatory agencies.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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    Triages urgent calls from patients that are too complex for medical assistants including but not limited to medical issues, reactions to medications, IVs, and other treatments. Communicate with the provider as needed.

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    Administer injections and/or prescribed filled medications and assist with other basic medical care tasks under the direction of the provider

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    Assists providers with office based procedures

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    Collect samples for lab testing as needed

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    Obtain patient medical history including allergies and and relevant clinical information, document as needed in EMR

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    Assure all documentation, results, reports pertinent to the visit are available to the provider for review with the patient

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    Document all patient information obtained in the Electronic Health Record according to policies and procedures for EHR use.

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    Processes medication refills

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    Provide emotional and psychological support to patients as needed

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    Communicate with patients to provide advice, comfort and education on health related matters consistent with scope of practice and provider direction

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    Complete work tasks in EMR as needed

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    Other job related duties as assigned. 

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    Upholds both the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of professional practice. 

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Minimum Qualifications

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  • Licensed Practical Nurse who is a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut 
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  • Knowledge and skills necessary to assess health needs of patients and to perform nursing care in a safe, caring manner
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Comprehensive Benefits Offered:

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Please note: Benefit offerings and eligibility may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or per diem roles).

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· Competitive benefits package

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· Shift Differentials

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· Continuing Education assistance

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· Tuition reimbursement

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· Student Loan relief

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· Long-term Disability

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· Life insurance

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· Family medical leave

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· Compensation Range: $27.02 to $39.18

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Note: The compensation range(s) above are a good-faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.

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About Middlesex Health

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The Smarter Choice for your Career!

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Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Shift work

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