- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift Start and End Times: Monday through Friday 8:30-5pm
Join our dynamic pediatric team at UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Inc., where you will work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume office serving children of all ages. As an LPN, you will collaborate closely with seven providers, ensuring smooth patient flow, delivering quality care, and supporting the overall efficiency of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs
- Prepare exam rooms and equipment for the provider
- Administer vaccines according to schedule and protocol
- Refill prescriptions and verify medication orders
- Process faxes, paperwork, and electronic documentation
- Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and review gaps in care
- Cross‑cover triage nurses, assisting patients and parents with medical concerns
- Provide triage assessments and prioritize patient needs
- Assist with coverage for other providers during absences or peak times
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Connecticut
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a high‑volume environment
- Knowledge of pediatric vaccine schedules and administration techniques
- Excellent organizational and documentation abilities
- Team‑oriented mindset with flexibility for cross‑coverage
- Commitment to providing compassionate, family‑centered care
About Us
The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.
Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.
At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.
And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.
