Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) - CIFC Health's Women's Health Department is seeking a part-time or full-time, compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Connecticut Institute for Communities INC runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 21
Shift and hours
Monday-Friday day-shift schedule
Unit and setting
Women's Health Department · Clinic
License
LPN license Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
Term
Permanent LPN - Women's Health - Part-time or Full-timePart-time or Full-time
Do you qualify?
License
LPN licenseCurrent LPN license in the state of ConnecticutCheck your license
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Also asks
strong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual strongly encouraged to apply
Also asks
ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
Also asks
attention to detail and ability to multitaskAttention to detail and ability to multitask
Also asks
understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocolsUnderstanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols
Also asks
experience with electronic medical recordsExperience with electronic medical records required; eClinical Works preferred.
Preferred
Experience
pediatricsPrevious experience in pediatrics preferred
CIFC Health is a NACHC and a PSLF approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications.
Pay reviews
Competitive compensation commensurate on experienceCompetitive compensation commensurate on experience.
Benefits
BenefitsComprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement programComprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program.
BenefitsNACHC and PSLF approved site, eligible for loan forgiveness applicationsCIFC Health is a NACHC and a PSLF approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications.
Benefits13-paid holidays and paid time-off13-paid holidays and paid time-off.
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
More benefits (2)
Retirement program
Paid time-off
The role and schedule
Charting
eClinical Works
Day to day
gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient careLPNs gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient care.
Day to day
administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providersLPNs administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
Day to day
monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptomsLPNs monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptoms
Day to day
assist with physical exams and medical procedures as needed and within licensureLPNs assist with physical exams and medical procedures as needed and within licensure
Day to day
provide education to patients and families on healthcare topicsLPNs provide education to patients and families on healthcare topics
Day to day
maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient careLPNs maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care
Day to day
collaborate with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed and complete external paperwork
Day to day
telephone triage using established protocols to determine appropriate careLPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of medical visits.
Day to day
provide patient and family education including after-hours, triage, referral services, and disease statesLPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services, and disease states.
Day to day
contact specialists to obtain letters and results and help set up home therapiesLPNs contact specialists to obtain letters and results and helps to set up home therapies if appropriate as determined by a provider.
Weekends
No weekends
Worth asking
Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) - CIFC Health's Women's Health Department is seeking a part-time or full-time, compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Y ou will work alongside the doctors, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.
Responsibilities within LPN License
LPNs gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient care.
LPNs administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
LPNs monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptoms
LPNs assist with physical exams and medical procedures as needed and within licensure
LPNs provide education to patients and families on healthcare topics
LPNs maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care
LPNs collaborate with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by external organization (e.g. school PE forms).
LPNs triage for calls on patients, using established protocols to determine appropriate care, including at home management, or timing and location of medical visits.
LPNs provide patient/family education including education on after hours, triage and referral services, and disease states.
LPNs contact specialists to obtain letters and results and helps to set up home therapies if appropriate as determined by a provider.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual strongly encouraged to apply
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols
Experience with electronic medical records required; eClinical Works preferred.
Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. CIFC Health is a NACHC and a PSLF approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications. 13-paid holidays and paid time-off. Monday-Friday day-shift schedule. Mission-focused environment.
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Germantown is situated on Danbury's east side directly around the Danbury Hospital campus, making it an established, mid-tier choice favored by medical personnel seeking walkable or short drives to work. On the west side, Mill Plain and Miry Brook feature upscale neighborhoods with a diverse mix of single-family residences and condominiums close to the New York border, major retail centers, and highway corridors.
King Street offers quiet suburban streets with spacious single-family homes near Richter Park and King Street schools, while other sought-after pockets include the Candlewood Lake shoreline, Padanaram, and historic residential corridors like Deer Hill Avenue.
Getting around+Danbury Hospital is anchored centrally in the Germantown neighborhood, giving staff who reside on the eastern side or near downtown a quick local drive away from highway bottlenecks. However, regional transit across the city relies heavily on Interstate 84 and Route 7, both of which experience heavy gridlock during peak hours, with local surface streets frequently congesting as motorists bypass highway backups. While Metro-North serves Danbury directly, commuters heading toward New York City frequently drive across the New York border to catch Harlem Line trains from stations such as Southeast, Brewster, or Croton Falls.
Danbury Hospital is anchored centrally in the Germantown neighborhood, giving staff who reside on the eastern side or near downtown a quick local drive away from highway bottlenecks. However, regional transit across the city relies heavily on Interstate 84 and Route 7, both of which experience heavy gridlock during peak hours, with local surface streets frequently congesting as motorists bypass highway backups.
While Metro-North serves Danbury directly, commuters heading toward New York City frequently drive across the New York border to catch Harlem Line trains from stations such as Southeast, Brewster, or Croton Falls.
Outdoors+Tarrywile Park & Mansion is Danbury's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres of rolling hills, hiking trails, and the historic stone ruins of Hearthstone Castle. The Ives Trail Greenway threads across the area, linking Tarrywile with Wooster Mountain State Park and Wiedel Meadows for long-distance trail hiking, while Candlewood Lake provides boating and lakeside recreation to the north. Golfers frequent the municipal Richter Park Golf Course, complemented by scenic public green spaces like Bear Mountain and Wooster Park.
Tarrywile Park & Mansion is Danbury's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres of rolling hills, hiking trails, and the historic stone ruins of Hearthstone Castle. The Ives Trail Greenway threads across the area, linking Tarrywile with Wooster Mountain State Park and Wiedel Meadows for long-distance trail hiking, while Candlewood Lake provides boating and lakeside recreation to the north.
Golfers frequent the municipal Richter Park Golf Course, complemented by scenic public green spaces like Bear Mountain and Wooster Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Danbury
Danbury stands out in northern Fairfield County as an energetic, accessible hub nestled in the Berkshire foothills, balancing genuine New England character with practical city conveniences. For healthcare professionals joining Danbury Hospital, the adjacent Germantown neighborhood offers an effortless commute alongside established medical offices, while nearby enclaves like King Street, Mill Plain, and Candlewood Lake offer peaceful single-family homes and modern condos. Life off-shift is rich in contrast: nurses can hike the 722-acre trails of Tarrywile Park to Hearthstone Castle, explore the Ives Trail Greenway, catch a Danbury Hat Tricks hockey game at the Danbury Ice Arena, or sample authentic Brazilian and Vietnamese dining along Mill Plain. The city's location near the New York border also gives easy access to Metro-North rail connections and coastal recreation down Route 7. The chief tradeoffs are daily traffic friction—with Interstate 84 and local surface streets prone to heavy congestion—and a competitive housing market with uneven school zoning. Yet for nurses seeking practical community living and outdoor access without coastal pretension, Danbury delivers a well-rounded home base.
