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Medical Practice LPN- Endocrinology, Darien, CT

Northwell Health

Darien, CTJob$26.48–50.49/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$26.48–50.49/hr
Location
Darien, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active LPN LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring a Medical Practice LPN- Endocrinology, Darien, CT. The role assists clinicians in an endocrinology medical practice by preparing exam materials, obtaining patient histories, providing direct patient care under supervision, collecting specimens, administering medications and vaccinations, and delivering follow‑up communications while adhering to compliance and organizational values.

Key focus areas include Prepare materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam, Obtain the patient's history and medical information, and Provide direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.

Preferred (not required): Patient History Taking, Specimen Collection, Point Of Care Testing, and Medication Administration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient History TakingSpecimen CollectionPoint of Care TestingMedication AdministrationVaccination AdministrationPatient EducationFollow Up CommunicationCompliance AdherenceAttendance ReliabilityTravel Between PracticesManual DexterityMotor CoordinationFinger Dexterity

Qualifications

Active LPN LicenseBLS CertificationHigh School Graduate or EquivalentGraduate of Accredited LPN Program

Full job description

Description

$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

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 Organization's values.

  • Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.

  • Performs other duties as required.

Other Information:

Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.

Education Required:

  • HS Graduate or Equivalent.

  • Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some 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 CT

Org Unit: 517

Department: NW Endocrinology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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