A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 75 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary:

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a vital role in rendering nursing care in assigned areas. You will be responsible for tending to individualize patient needs, according to the dependent and independent nursing functions. You will utilize nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventive therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes
• Insertion of IV’s, observing patient response
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback
• Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by another department feedback
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated
• Cross train to scrub and assist in Femto
• Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid registration as an LPN in the state of Manchester CT
• Completion of relevant state Board of Nursing approved
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS)
• Current BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employment
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
• Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or ability to speak other languages is desirable

• Experience working in an ambulatory setting preferred

Work Schedule:

• Rotating Schedule – including days, evenings, and weekends

Benefits:

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients.

All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com

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