Licensed Practice Nurse

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company Vehicle Location: Hartford Connecticut 06114
Training: ASAP - (2) days in a hotel in NY for orientation and shadow shifts in CT (expenses paid)
Work Location: In-home patient care in Hartford, CT
Discipline: Nursing
Setting: Patient Care / In-Home
Job Type: Contract with possibility of permanent hire
Salary: $37/hr with benefits
Schedule/Shift: 4x10 shifts, starting at 8 AM or 10 AM (Weekends preferred)
Daily Visits: Typically 5-6 in-home patient visits

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a growing healthcare team in Hartford, CT. The LVN will provide in-home patient care services with a focus on underserved populations as part of a Healthcare Plan Partnership Program. Clinical duties include point-of-care tests, health screenings, wound care, and more. Orientation will take place at one of their onsite locations prior to starting in CT (expenses paid).

Responsibilities:

• Perform point-of-care tests (Blood Glucose Testing, nasal swabs, Urinalysis, etc.)
• Administer EKGs
• Assist with proctored eye exams
• Conduct blood draws for lab send-outs (IV/Blood Draw certification required)
• Provide non-complex wound care and vital signs monitoring
• Facilitate video visits between patients and healthcare providers
• Perform health screenings and administer fluoride varnish treatments
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient visits
• Work closely with underserved communities, providing compassionate and efficient care in patients' homes

Minimum Skills/Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of CT
• Comfortable performing Phlebotomy
• Active CT Driver's License with at least 2 years of driving experience and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and handle mobile medical equipment
• Comfortable with mobile technology and in-home patient care
• Experience driving long distances, if needed

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with underserved communities and providing care in home environments

Selling Points / Benefits:

• Gas card for travel expenses
• Uniforms provided (scrubs)
• Parking available onsite

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility is based on verifying an average of 30 hours/week during the first 4 weeks of the assignment. Coverage begins no earlier than 60 days into the assignment, depending on plan selection.)
• 401k: Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date after 6 consecutive months on assignment (Open Enrollment: 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.