LPN - Norwalk/Wilton Walk in Center - $5k sign on bonus

Stamford Health•Norwalk, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is seeking full-time LPNs for our Walk in Centers in Norwalk & Wilton. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines. This role provides staff mentorship and serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution. As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health is committed to attracting talent to improve its workforce and support its mission.

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 patients 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.
Attends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.