Job Description
MPM is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with Yale Medicine to staff ambulatory locations outside of the city of New Haven. MPM offers a highly trained, engaged workforce, who provide exceptional level professional support to Yale-affiliated physicians throughout the state of Connecticut. Working directly with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals, MPM employees apply their expertise and compassion to the shared goal of improving the health of patients. The Yale Medicine ambulatory outpatient facility in Stamford specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R - Physiatry) and Rheumatology.
MPM offers employees a competitive salary and befit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 20 days PTO and 401k.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Summary: Reporting to the MPM Clinical Lead Manager at Yale Medicine in Stamford, CT. Provide superior clinical support to the patients and providers according to established procedures, protocols, and scope of nursing practice care standards.
Principal Responsibilities of an LPN:
- Obtain patient histories and medical information during patient visits.
- Assist with medical and minor surgical procedures.
- Assist physicians with their clinical activities, including rooming patients and preparing for procedures.
- Anticipate patient needs and prioritize care/treatment.
- Assess, report, and record vital signs, measurements and collect specimens.
- Triage calls and respond immediately to any urgent medical inquiries.
- Call patients to discuss test results.
- Assist with prescription refills and authorizations.
- Maintain a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients.
- Serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to practice. Prepare patients for continuing care after treatment.
- May administer medications under the direction and authority of professional medical staff person.
- Record medical notes for physicians into patient charts ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Perform additional functions incidental to nursing activities including but not limited to maintaining adequate inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
- Respond to medical emergencies, commence CPR and operate the necessary equipment.
- Assist with the daily delegation of staff assignment; act as a source of information to staff on nursing matters.
- Complete daily clinical assignments.
- Keep facility manager informed of orders to be placed to maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and instruments for clinics.
- May Order and maintain inventory of office and medical supplies.
- Required Education and Experience:
- Four years of related work experience as an LPN, two of them in the same job field or at the next lower level, a high school diploma; and two years of working in an ambulatory outpatient practice.
- Licensure as an LPN in the state of CT and in good standing.
- Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated clinical competence.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, with strong patient and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, self-motivated.
- Excellent attendance and reliability.
- Ability to assist in lifting when necessary.
- Electronic Medical Record experience (preferred Epic).
- Casting experience a plus.Medical Practice Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to, and do not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor do we discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person