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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Primary Care and Chronic Care Support (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program)

Greenwich, CT, US

Overview: Family Centers is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care and Ryan White team. In addition to providing routine nursing care, this role has a focus on high-risk and chronic care management support, referral specialist support, and improving compliance with treatment plans. Family Centers Health Care, a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) provides primary healthcare, dental, and mental health services to children and adults living in Greenwich and Stamford with an emphasis on the special population living in or near public housing.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Primary Care Duties:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the scope of practice, including taking vitals, administering medications, wound care, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure timely and accurate patient care.
• Document patient encounters, maintain up-to-date patient charts, and assist with patient intake and follow-up as needed.
  
  

High-Risk And Chronic Care Management

• Identify and manage patients at high risk for complications, including those with chronic conditions such as HIV, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and COPD.
• Collaborate with providers, care managers, and other clinical staff to develop individualized care plans that address patients’ medical and social needs.
• Conduct regular follow-up and outreach to ensure patients adhere to their care plans and attend necessary appointments.
• Conduct assessments, provide education, and administer care offsite, including medication and wound management. Collaborate with providers to report findings and adjust care plans as needed based on home observations.
  
  

Patient Education And Compliance Improvement

• Provide patient education on chronic disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and health promotion.
• Assist in improving patient compliance with treatment plans by identifying barriers and offering solutions (e.g., transportation, insurance, health literacy).
• Partner with care teams to develop and implement strategies to improve patient engagement and treatment adherence.
  
  

Referral Specialist Support

• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and specialists to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
• Work closely with providers to ensure timely and accurate referrals to specialists and external services.
  
  

Administrative And Quality Improvement Support

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and clinic performance, especially in the areas of chronic disease management and high-risk patient care.
• Work within the Ryan White Program to ensure clients achieve health quality outcomes and connect with essential health resources for comprehensive, patient-centered care.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current CT LPN licensure
• Knowledge of population health, care coordination, and referral processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Epic
• Bil ingual – Haitian Creole preferred
• Preferred - minimum of 2 years of experience in a primary care or outpatient setting .
• Preferred - experience in high-risk or chronic care management .
  
  

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, extend without restrictions
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must have excellent hand/eye coordination
  
  

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for patient care and meet the requirements above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements at www.familycenters.org/careers

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service program to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500+ trained volunteers collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 23,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

Family Centers is a United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency and is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families. The agency is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The Joint Commission, licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, and is a Department of Children and Families-licensed child psychology center.

Rewards

Salary commensurate with experience. A suite of benefits including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tax-free spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefits include an employee assistance plan, pet insurance, critical accident and illness, wellness services, tuition assistance, and retirement savings. The opportunity to work for an employer consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and a perfect 100 Encompass rating by Charity Navigator 10.

Special Note: As the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our community and beyond, it is Family Centers’ commitment to the safety of employees, contractors, volunteers, patients, clients, and student interns, by requiring proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 (or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file).­

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.familycenters.org /careers or on our LinkedIn page

Family Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive salary, training, and generous benefits package