LPN - Wilton Walk in Center 11-12 hour shifts

Stamford Health•Wilton, CT

10h

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Wilton Walk in Center. The schedule consists of 11–12-hour shifts. Weekend availability is required, with flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Norwalk. The LPN supports patient care at the walk-in center by preparing patients for examinations and procedures, recording and communicating clinical information, assisting physicians with minor procedures, and maintaining clean, stocked exam and procedure rooms. The role also includes patient education, follow-up communications, scheduling and insurance pre-certification as needed, and responding to telephone messages.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in Connecticut.
BLS certification.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Weekend availability and flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Norwalk.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review schedules and organize patient flow.
Greet patients, document their concerns and questions, accompany them to exam or procedure rooms, and prepare them for physical examinations.
Conduct initial patient interviews, review medical profiles, and complete required documentation in the EMR or on paper as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs and weight, report abnormalities to the physician, and assist with specimen collection and testing as needed.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs.
Provide minor treatments as directed by a physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Provide education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of patients and/or families.
Schedule patient testing and obtain insurance pre-certification when required.
Respond to telephone messages from patients, physician offices, and others.
Check supplies and medications for expiration at the end of each month.
Stock rooms, maintain exam and procedure room inventory, and order supplies as needed.
Clean exam and procedure rooms and equipment after each patient, and prepare rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up requirements per physician instruction.