LPN - Norwalk Walk in Center 11-12 hour shifts

Stamford Health•Norwalk, CT

1d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Norwalk Walk in Center. The schedule consists of 11–12-hour shifts, and weekend availability is required. The LPN must be flexible to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Wilton. The LPN supports patient intake and clinical care, assists physicians with minor procedures, documents patient information, and helps maintain exam and procedure rooms, supplies, and equipment. The role also includes patient education, scheduling and follow-up tasks, and responding to telephone messages.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A 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 charting in the EMR or manually as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately document patient 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 treatment as directed by a physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Provide education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of patients and/or their 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.
Prepare exam and procedure rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up instructions per physician direction.