Day Kimball Healthcare·Plainfield, Connecticut
The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as the office nurse, ensuring smooth daily operations by performing clinical duties, monitoring medications, managing supplies, and providing patient education under provider direction. Responsibilities include documenting patient data, maintaining room supplies, administering lead screens and immunizations, and managing patient flow for assigned providers.
As the Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will function as office nurse and help to maintain a smooth operation of the daily routine by performing a variety of clinical duties to allow quality time between patient and physician. Monitor and manage medications, patient rooms, State vaccines, medical equipment and supplies, laundry, education booklets and information. Provide management of assigned doctors' and/or nurse practitioners' patients, i.e., callbacks, and test results, under their specific directions.
Licensed
Practical
Nurse
Essential
Responsibilities:
Assists their provider by documenting chief complaint, essential data, i.e., height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference.
Maintains an even distribution of patients for the assigned nurse practitioner or pediatrician and keeps the assigned rooms properly supplied of medical, as well as educational material.
After consultation with provider, reinforces education and health information with parent/guardian/patient.
Answers a variety of medical questions or refers them to the doctor or nurse practitioner when necessary.
Secure all exam rooms, lab rooms; restock with supplies on a daily basis.
Retrieve special orders from Lab and Xray when provider requests.
Demonstrate the ability to follow appropriate procedures/production techniques related to the care of patients from newborn - 20 years.
Assists Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners by documenting health related data such as, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, urine and chief complaint.
Is responsible to provide lead screens and immunizations on well child visits.
Maintain updated immunization usage on a monthly basis for State of Connecticut.
The Care You Need.
Close to Home.
For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home.
As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families.
At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees.
We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference.
Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care?
Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!
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Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
