What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at United Community & Family Services Inc?
Description
UCFS is currently seeking a full-time LPN to provide general nursing care to patients in the ambulatory care setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with physical exams, completes required screenings and laboratory testing
- Assist in office procedures including wound care
- Administers treatments/immunizations/medications to clients as ordered by the physician
- Provides client services; educate client/parent as needed; assists the client with prescription needs/refills coordinates services with/for the client; acts as a client advocate to pursue financial assistance, initiates referrals to community-based organizations as needed (Home Care, Healthy Start, Dental, and Behavioral Health)
- Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, home care agencies and family members; collaborates with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organizations
- Telephone and face-to-face triage to assess changes in condition using established protocols
- Completes and maintains all required documentation
- Ensures a clean, organized work environment
- Treats co-workers, patients, and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner
- Reports communicable diseases to the local state department of public health
- Works collaboratively with providers to ensure timely completion of paperwork including FMLA, disability, etc
Requirements
Qualifications –
- High School degree and LPN training course.
- One to three years of experience in a healthcare setting. Prior experience in ambulatory care strongly preferred
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut
- CPR certified
UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment at UCFS is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the agency’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
