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Northwell Health
Medical Practice LPN - Geriatric Medical Program - Redding CT
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$71,347 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Practice LPN
- Geriatric Medical Program
- Redding CT Northwell Health
- 3.7 Brookfield, CT Job Details Full-time $26.48
- $50.
Summary:
To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.Responsibilities:
Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions. Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Maintains and Models the Organizations values. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required.Education Skills Experience:
Ability to travel between practices as needed.Required:
Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.Working Conditions:
Manual:
Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational:
Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort:
Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany:
Northwell Health Med Practice CT Org Unit:
1705Department:
Geriatric Medicine Program 100Redding Road, Redding CT Exempt:
No Salary Range:
$26.48- $50.