License Practical Nurse- Community Health- Stamford

Job description

At Optimus Health Care, a career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.
We’re proud of the dedicated professionals who bring compassion, skill, and purpose to their work every day, and we’re always looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us.
If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to explore opportunities with Optimus Health Care.
Your career. Your purpose. Our community.
We are looking for a full-time LPN to join our clinic located in Stamford, CT. This position includes rotation for a late evening and occasional Saturdays.
The LPN will
• Greet patients in accordance with our established procedures.
• Relay a variety of information to the patient regarding preparation for various tests or procedures.
• Monitor patient’s general condition and takes vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, hearing, and vision, BMI, pain assessment, etc.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Provide basic patient care as ordered.
• Function as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exams.
• Document all activities/interventions and patient/family responses into the electronic medical record.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating primary care provider’s advice/instructions.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, confidentiality, and privacy policies.
• Maintain standard exam room inventories for medical and clerical supplies as needed.
• Make internal and external specialist referrals and maintain logs of those referrals that require tracking.
• Assist with our reporting requirements: i.e., UDS report, TB & STD referrals other reporting data to the local and state DPH.
• Assist uninsured and underinsured families with locating entitlement programs by referring them to in-house eligibility personnel or external sources as needed.
• Participate in community health fairs in churches, schools, and other events to identify persons in need of a medical home that can provide them with comprehensive adult or pediatric healthcare.
• Participate in clinical team meetings; pre-work for clinical visits / huddles in preparation for patient visits.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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:
• Knowledge of basic nursing principals and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies & procedures regarding documentation in the electronic health record
• Skill in appropriate screenings and assistive techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of the universal precautions, safe workplace, confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Ability to appropriately respond to changing demands.
• Ability to understand Optimus Health care Inc.’s chain of command according to our organization.
• Ability to practice within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of care according to the State of Connecticut statute.
• Must possess a valid current State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• 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: 1 year experience a plus. Ability to work well with diverse and special populations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual English / Spanish is helpful; Ability to read and write in English with 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.

Compensation decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut equal-pay requirements. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, specialized skills, scope of responsibilities, market conditions, and internal equity. The salary range does not guarantee placement at any specific point within the range. Eligible employees may receive employer-sponsored benefits, covering medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; and other employer-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .