Summary:

The LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists physicians as part of the clinical care team
• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol
• Confers with physician regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms
• Gives injections and draws blood; assists with EKGs, OB/GYN exams and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the physicians
• Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
• Triages and responds to patient communications
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, pre-certifying patients for hospital care and/or procedures, and processing referrals to other providers
• Provides education and case management for patients within our Medication Assisted Treatment Program
• Reviews policies and contract with Medication Assisted Treatment patients
• Provides direct support to the Medication Assisted Treatment providers
• Manages Medication Assisted Treatment Providers Case loads
• Coordinates care with disease management or case management programs as needed
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
• Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records
• Maintains strict confidentiality
• Treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
• Performs other related work as required

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Education &/Or Experience:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Current State of Connecticut LPN licensure required. One (1) year medical experience in a physician's office required. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethis; knowledge of current medications, their actions interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods, knowledge of and ability to appy quality standards, procedures and protocols, knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; abiltiiy to work effectively in a team-based treatment atmosphere; strong interpersonal skills; considerable oral, written and computer communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized client care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to clients and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision, ability to encourage amd facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group indentity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented
• Must be knowledgeable in EHR, MS Word, Excel and Internet usage.
• Cultural competency
• Time Management
• Decision Making