LPN - Various locations in Fairfield County, CT ($5k sign on bonus)

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

We have multiple openings for passionate LPNs across our locations in, Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, and New Canaan. $5,000 sign on bonus available! If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, apply today and join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.
BLS Certification
Excellent customer service / communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews schedules and organizes patient low; greet patients, documents patient's concerns, questions etc…accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam.
Initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile, and documents all required charting in EMR/manual charting as appropriate.
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight. Reports any abnormalities to physician.
Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary. Documents pertinent information.
Assists patients as necessary i.e. walking, transferring, dressing etc.
Provides minor treatment as directed by physician, assists physicians with minor procedures.
Provides education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of the patient and or family.
As required, schedules patient testing and pre certifies if insurances requires.
Responds to telephone messages (patient, physician offices etc…)
End of month checks for expired supplies and medication.
Stocks rooms/maintains inventory or exam/procedure rooms.
Orders supplies as needed.
Exam/procedure room & equipment cleaned after each patient.
Prepares exam /procedure room for next patient & physician needs.
Notifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow up.