Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Health Stamford clinic bei Optimus Health Care

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to jodin our family medicine team located in Stamford, CT .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The LPN Performs selected tasks and shares responsibility under the direction of the Registered Nurse 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Greet patients in accordance with our established procedures.

2.    Relay a variety of information to the patient regarding preparation for various tests or procedures.

3.    Monitor patient’s general condition and takes vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, hearing, and vision, BMI, pain assessment, etc.

4.    Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.

5.    Provide basic patient care as directed.

6.    Act as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exams.

7.    Document all activities/interventions and patient/family responses into the electronic medical record.

8.    Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating primary care provider’s advice/instructions.

9.    Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, confidentiality, and privacy policies.

10.    Maintain standard exam room inventories for medical and clerical supplies as needed.

11.    Make internal and external specialist referrals and maintains logs of those referrals that require tracking.

12.    Assist with our reporting requirements: i.e., UDS report, TB & STD referrals other reporting data to the local and state DPH.

13.    Assist patient’s and providers with English Spanish /or English Creole translations as needed.

14.    Assist uninsured and underinsured families with locating entitlement programs by referring them to in-house eligibility personnel or external sources as needed.

15.    Participate in community health fairs in churches, schools, and other events to identify people in need of a medical home that can provide them with comprehensive adult or pediatric healthcare. 

16.    Participate in clinical team meetings; pre-work for clinical visits / huddles in preparation for patient visits.

ADDITIONAL 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 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 satellite offices, 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.  

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.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.