Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospital for Special Surgery; Westport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in Westport, CT seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time per diem daytime work in a physician office setting.

You will support physicians, manage patient flow, collect vitals, and assist with treatments. CT license and BLS are required; experience in orthopedics is a plus. Per diem, 8:00am–4:30pm, flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• CT State registration and license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in the physician office setting under physician supervision.
• Assist the physician in treatments and procedures.
• Room patients and oversee patient flow.
• Order nursing supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Create and maintain medical protocols in the office.
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient vitals, BP, temperature, and venipuncture.
• Experience with orthopedic procedures (casts, canes, crutches) is a plus.

Skills

Patient vitals

BP measurement

Venipuncture

Cast removal

Suture/staple removal

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

CT State license and registration

BLS certification

Job description

## Licensed Practical NurseApply: Onsite: Westport, CT: Part time: Posted Today: JR2026-106279**How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.**Emp Status**Per Diem Part time**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Range**The base pay scale for this position is $38.00 - $39.50. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.# **What you will be doing****Job Description****How you move is why we’re here. ** **Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by *U.S. News & World Report*. As a recipient of the *Magnet* Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. **LPN****Per Diem 3X A MONTH****8:00am-4:30pm** **Overview:** Working under the supervision of a MD, you will provide care to patients in the physician office setting. Your scope of duties will include assisting the physician in treatments and procedures, rooming patients, overseeing patient flow, ordering all nursing supplies and stocking exam rooms. You will create and maintain medical protocols set in the office. Proficiency in patient vitals, BP, temperature venipuncture, proper cast removal, suture and staple removal a must. Strong knowledge of orthopedic practice procedures such as diagnosis, cpt codes, crutches, canes, cam walkers are essential. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, establishing and maintaining and organized professional environment. Your hours will vary. You must be extremely flexible.Your ability to promote the highest standards of patient safety and respond to patients and families with consideration and compassion is critical to the mission of HSS. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current CT State registration and license is required coupled with BLS certification required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are essential. Minimum one year acute or sub-acute care experience preferred.**Non-Discrimination Policy** Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.