First Choice Health Centers (FCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with outpatient nursing opportunities in East Hartford , CT! Our Staff LPNs are primarily responsible for managing urgent and emergent patient calls across all disciplines, in addition to performing licensed professional nursing functions to assess the needs and severity of patients requesting healthcare services. The LPN functions as an essential member of the healthcare team, facilitating patient medication refills, managing providers' schedules, counseling patients and other related tasks as needed.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being! For full-time employees:
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Experience with an electronic health record systemVaccine Administration experienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA positive attitude and willingness to be cross-trained in multiple specialty areas, including pediatrics Experience and Training : A valid LPN license in the state of ConnecticutBLS Certification Standard Job Duties: Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of the nursing processMaintains accurate medication inventory listings, oversees the CT Vaccine Program in accordance with Center policies and requirements including monthly inventory, ordering and documentation on each patient in the electronic health record with required elementsAccurately documents in the electronic health record, all assessments, vital signs, specimen collections, interventions, evaluations and responses, teaching, procedures, narratives, referrals, etc. in the proper patient recordManages prescriptions and medication refills for providers in accordance with the Nurse Performs wound care using appropriate infection control practicesPerform periodic meaningful use documentation including depression screening, sexual history, alcohol and substance abuse history and assessment. Refers appropriate patients to specialty providers in relation to the responses to the noted assessmentsWorks with medical assistants to ensure safe and effective patient care is rendered in accordance with the medical assistant's scope of practiceInteracts with outside agencies to manage patient care outside the CenterMonitor task list (telephone encounters) in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referralsAdhere to all patient safety standards and infection control guidelinesAssist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana, before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. We participate in the E-Verify program.
Compensation details: 27-33 Hourly Wage
PIa8ddd7331e56-30492-40952802
...Join a team dedicated to enhancing AI models'' understanding of complex state and local tax concepts. As a SALT expert, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and improving the accuracy of AI-generated responses related to multi-state tax regulations and real-world...
...Box Truck Driver Needed in The Great State of Georgia! Location: Newnan, Georgia Pay Range : Based on experience Monday Friday, 1st Shift (Flexible)40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed) Full Benefits, Profit Sharing & 401K Opportunity:...
...engineering services. Attend industry and business development functions as a representative of the firm. Supervise, mentor, and develop local engineering staff. Perform monthly and quarterly updates of project financials and revenue projections....
Our client is a full-service luxury real estate development and investment firm with operations in California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Colorado. They specialize in resort and residential communities located in world-class destinations around the world. They are seeking a Salesforce...
...BuildWitt brand. We document real work, in real conditions, alongside real people. About the Role Were hiring a full-time Podcast Producer & Content Specialist who is passionate about storytelling and technical execution. You will own the Dirt Talk Podcast...