Licensed Practical Nurse (95084BR) New

University Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade E

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Administration, Clinical

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

2 Church Street South Doctor's Building

New Haven, CT 06519

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus

Reporting to the Yale Medicine Nurse Manager, LPN provides clinical support to patients, physicians and nursing staff in the Yale Medicine Dermatology clinic.

Essential Duties

• Obtains patient histories and medical information. 2. Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures. Assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens. 3. Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations. 4. Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment. 5. Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients. 6. Responds to medical emergencies. Records patient information. 7. Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment. 8. May instruct other LPNs. May serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to section. May administer medications under direction and authority of professional medical staff person. 9. Schedules and coordinates patient and test appointments. 10. Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high volume physician practices and locations.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Highly-motivated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and an emphasis on excellent customer service in dealing with both physicians and patients.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Proven ability to be flexible and to learn new procedures, processes and medical specialties. Ability to train medical assistants, providing clarity and leadership.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Strong, accurate computer data entry skills associated with documenting medical information into electronic medical records.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Demonstrated communication skills both written and oral, to effectively inform and understand physician instructions and patient needs.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Two plus years of experience as an LPN. Dermatology experience preferred. Epic experience preferred. Proven experience in outpatient clinic populations.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Graduation from a State approved program of practical nurse education.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Care Worker

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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