LPN - Norwalk Walk in Center 11-12 hour shifts

Stamford Health•Norwalk, CT

17h

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Norwalk Walk in Center. Shifts are 11–12 hours long. Weekend availability is required, with flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Wilton. The LPN supports patient intake and care, assists physicians with examinations and minor procedures, documents patient information, and helps maintain exam and procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and medication inventories. The position also includes patient education, scheduling and follow-up tasks, 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.
Able to read, write, and speak English.
Weekend availability and flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Wilton.

Nice To Haves

At least two 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 patient medical profiles, and complete required charting in the electronic medical record or on paper 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 treatments as directed by a physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Evaluate patient or family learning needs and provide education as indicated.
Schedule patient testing and obtain pre-certification when required by insurance.
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 inventories, 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, following physician instructions, and provide follow-up.