License Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago


Stamford, United States OPTIMUS Health Care Full time

Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time LPN to join our Washington Blvd primary clinic in Stamford, CT.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs selected tasks and shares responsibility under the direction of the Nurse Manager and within the framework of supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching, case finding and referral, collaborates in the implementation of the total health care regimen, and executes the medical regimen under the direction of our licensed primary care providers. Member of a health care team responsible for working with nurses, front office, and other clinical support staff to ensure a complete and timely patient flow process. General Requirements:

Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position. In addition:

1. Knowledge of basic nursing principals and protocols.

2. Knowledge of policies & procedures regarding documentation in the electronic health record

3. Skill in appropriate screenings and assistive techniques.

4. Skill in appropriate use of the universal precautions, safe workplace, confidentiality methods.

5. Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.

6. Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.

7. Ability to appropriately respond to changing demands.

8. Ability to understand Optimus Health care Inc.'s chain of command according to our table of organization.

9. Ability to practice within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of care according to the State of Connecticut statute.

10. Must possess a valid current State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse license.

11. Requires the ability to drive to satellites to provide clinical coverage and to attend committee meetings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.

EXPERIENCE: No LPN experience required, 1 year experience a plus. Ability to work well with diverse and special populations. Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual English / Spanish is helpful; demonstrate the ability to effectively translate medical terminology as assessed by successful completion of language proficiency.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic mathematical skills as it relates to medication calculations.

REASONING ABILITY: Critical thinking skills, ability to create positive motivation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Collaborates with the clinical nursing staff and primary care providers in the delivery of care.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Valid and current LPN license to practice in the State of Connecticut.

To be part of our organization, every employee should share in Optimus' Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Working for Optimus:

* OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
* 100% Outpatient Setting
* Excellent health & welfare benefit options
* Competitive Compensation
* Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer



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