Licensed Practical Nurse / Diabetes Education Pgm at Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Hartford HealthCare is actively looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dynamic team with the Diabetes Education Program in New Britain, CT.

Hartford HealthCare doesn’t just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too.  At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
•  Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.
 

Duties Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and within the context of the Nursing Professional Practice Framework, the LPN provides quality and cost-effective direct care for patients/families within a unit, service or other primary area of practice. Collaborates with members of health care team to assist patients in achieving established outcomes of care. Reports to Nurse Manager. 

The LPN is responsible for the collection of health information and communicating pertinent information to the physician and the health care team. 

The LPN assists in carrying out the physician’s plan of care, provides patients with health information and education and assists in coordinating care and community resources required by the patient.

The LPN is responsible to carry out basic nursing tasks and patient care in accordance with policies and procedures established by The Hospital of Central Connecticut Department of Nursing.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Current Connecticut LPN license

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in an outpatient, ambulatory or physician practice setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Independent problem solving skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.