LPN - Wilton Walk in Center 11-12 hour shifts

Stamford Health•Wilton, CT

1d•$28 - $36

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Wilton Walk in Center. The role works 11–12-hour shifts and requires weekend availability, with flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Norwalk. The LPN supports patient flow and clinical care by preparing patients for examinations, documenting information in the electronic or manual medical record, obtaining vital signs, assisting with specimen collection and testing, and supporting physicians with minor treatments and procedures. The role also includes patient education, scheduling and follow-up, responding to telephone messages, and maintaining examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and medication inventory.

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.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Weekend availability and flexibility to cover walk-in centers in Stamford and Norwalk.

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 examination 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 through manual charting as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs and weight, report abnormalities to the physician, assist with specimen collection and testing as needed, and document pertinent information.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs as necessary.
Provide minor treatment as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Provide education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of patients and/or family members.
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 examination and procedure room inventory, and order supplies as needed.
Clean examination and procedure rooms and equipment after each patient.
Prepare examination and procedure rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up information according to physician instructions.