Licensed Practical Nurse- Hartford

Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in community health! We are a busy fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Hartford site and mobile health Youll Love This RoleWork-life balance: No nights or weekendsMeaningful impact: Serve diverse and underserved populationsVariety in your day: Clinic-based care plus outreach on our mobile vanSupportive culture: Collaborative team-oriented environmentGrowth opportunities: Expand skills in community and public healthPhlebotomy experience preferredBilingual candidates strongly encouraged to applyPOSITION SUMMARY The LPN is responsible for delivery of clinical care and works closely with medical providers medical assistants and support staff to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of primary health care services to all for a $100 scrub uniform $30EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required. Associates in a related field preferred. Must have 2 years of clinical experience providing nursing services to patients from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds as well as exceptional communication interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Outpatient primary care settings experience preferred. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus. Licensure Requirements for Clinical PositionsCredential(s) Required: Current State of Connecticut Unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseLOCATIONHartford CTSCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationReceive a $100 annual stipend for scrubs/uniformsMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWorks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs orders given by the medical to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients and families through display of kindness and active direct care to patients carrying out orders given by the medical provider including obtaining patient medical histories obtaining vital signs performing blood draws preparing patients for and performing diagnostic testing assessing and providing wound care dressings administering injections and assisting medical provider in the examination room. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues visitors and patients caregivers and families. Contributes to a collaborative work environment by initiating open communication a positive intent and offering assistance to support patients families and care to a safe and secure work environment for patients visitors and colleagues by following established procedures and patient and family cultural spiritual and personal norms by acknowledging the essence of each person and appreciating and responding to the uniqueness of each chronic care disease support to the patients by phone in person and in all aspects of the care treatment and services provided and in accordance with the clinics integrated model of care. Develops patient focused self-management goals and care plans with the gaps in care for screenings chronic care tests (such as HgbA1c for Diabetics) health literacy assessments tobacco screenings BMI etc. are completed in timelines established by best and provides input for patients in multi-disciplinary team meetings weekly daily multi-disciplinary strong nursing knowledge base and skill in job responsibility and accountability for coordinating care in collaboration with the medical that continuity of care is maintained in all aspects of patient to medical staffs effectiveness by identifying patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommending options and courses of action; and implementing medical providers as liaison to medical patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and timely and accurately patient care services in the electronic health record. Tracks referrals labs and diagnostics in accordance with policy in the electronic health record. Must be able to pass a respirator fit test at time of hire and on an annual with regular staff meetings focused on coordinating care within an interdisciplinary job responsibilities consistent with standards for best practice nursing including excellent communication with all providers to ensure the delivery of high quality to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.#IND123 #LI-MM1