LPN - Colorectal Surgery - Full-time Stamford

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

2d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its outpatient Colorectal Surgery team in Stamford. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. The LPN supports patient flow and care by preparing patients for exams and procedures, documenting patient concerns and required chart information, taking vital signs and weight, assisting with specimen collection and testing, providing minor treatments as directed, and assisting physicians with minor procedures. The position also involves patient education, scheduling tests and obtaining insurance pre-certification when required, responding to telephone messages, notifying patients of test results and follow-up per physician instruction, and maintaining supplies, rooms, and equipment. The listed salary range is $27.50 to $36.00. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance plans available on day one, wellness programs, 26 days of paid time off accruals, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, free on-site parking, a train station shuttle, and a childcare partnership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse license.
BLS certification.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Able to read, write, and speak English.
At least two years of previous experience in a similar position is preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of previous experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients, document concerns and questions, accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms, and prepare them for physical exams.
Conduct initial patient interviews, review medical profiles, and complete required documentation in the EMR or manual charting system 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 as necessary.
Provide minor treatments as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Educate patients and/or families as indicated after evaluating their learning needs.
Schedule patient testing and obtain insurance pre-certification when required.
Respond to telephone messages from patients, physician offices, and others.
Check for expired supplies and medications 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 per physician instruction.