LPN - Colorectal Surgery - Full-time Stamford

Stamford Health

Stamford (CT)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 50,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance from day one

Wellness programs

PTO 26 days

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking and shuttle

Childcare partnership

Job summary

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time LPN for our outpatient Colorectal Surgery team in Stamford. You will support patient flow, take vitals, assist with procedures and educate patients under physician direction.

The role requires CT LPN license and BLS; meaningful patient care experience preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and on-site parking in Stamford.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CT Licensed Practical Nurse with active LPN license.
BLS certification required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum of 2 years in a similar role preferred.
Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients and document concerns.
Take and document vital signs, weight, and assist with procedures.
Assist with patient transport and dressing as needed.
Provide patient education after assessing learning needs.
Schedule tests and pre-certify insurance as required.
Respond to messages from patients and physicians.
Maintain supplies and clean exam/procedure rooms.

Skills

LPN license CT

BLS certification

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

LPN (CT license)

Job description

Job Description

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time LPN for our outpatient Colorectal Surgery team!

As a Certified Great Place To Work Organization, Stamford Health Understands What It Takes To Attract Talent To Improve Our Workforce And Support Our Mission, To That End We Offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals - 26 days
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm in Stamford

$5,000 sign on bonus available!

Major Accountabilities / Critical 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.

Qualifications/Requirements