Job description

Starling Physicians is searching for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse within our Nephrology/Internal Medicine department.

Candidate must be willing to travel between Hartford and Wethersfield location.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

We are Connecticut’s leading multispecialty group. We are proud of our renowned medical providers, wide range of specialties, coordinated approach to care, and strong focus on building enduring relationships with our patients.

Our company name is inspired by starling birds that majestically travel as a single cohesive unit in amazing formations and patterns, with a collective spirit. Like the starlings, our organization takes a unified approach to patient care. We work together across all specialties to provide exceptional care, delivered in a personalized and coordinated manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments, examination and testing of patients.
• Maintains and observes records and reports of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using divisionally specific established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards (e.g., Administer injections, skin testing, and pulmonary function tests).
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality. Follows all rules regarding “breaking glass” in electronic health record (EHR).
• Adheres to OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Relationships (Reports to, Supervises)

• Reports directly to the Practice Manager.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, physicians, and the public.
• Maintain a positive work and team environment.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Additional Skills & Requirements)

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse nursing program and have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Connecticut.
• Strong understanding of transitions of care best practices.
• Renal/dialysis experience preferred.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to apply quality control standards to patient care.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic, clear, and an adept communicator.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Physical activity will include walking, standing, and sitting.
• Physical demands may also include lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs, or providing physical assistance to patients.
• Other physical requirements include speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.; and good manual dexterity.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physician’s office.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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