LPN - Float Pool- Full-time - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance from 1日

Wellness programs

PTO accruals 26 days

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-site parking and shuttle

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for our Float Pool to support multiple offices across the organization. The role involves patient interaction, vital signs, minor procedures, and patient education in a dynamic environment.

Workdays are Monday through Friday with two shift options. Candidates must be CT-LPN licensed, with BLS and strong communication skills; English proficiency required. On-site parking is available and benefits include health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid CT LPN license.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Reviews schedules and greets patients, documents concerns, accompanies patient to exam room and prepares for examination.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs; reports abnormalities to physician; assists with specimen collection and testing.
• Assists patients with mobility and daily needs (walking, transferring, dressing).
• Provides minor treatment as directed by physician and assists with minor procedures.
• Provides education after evaluating learning needs of patient and/or family.
• Schedules testing and pre-certifies if insurance requires.
• Responds to telephone messages from patients and physician offices.
• End of month checks for expired supplies and medications; stock rooms/inventory.
• Orders supplies as needed; maintains exam/procedure rooms.
• Prepares exam/procedure room for next patient and physician needs.
• Notifies patients of test results per physician instruction and coordinates follow-up.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

BLS Certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CT

Job description

Job Description Stamford Health is hiring a full-time LPN for our Float Pool team! The Float Pool is designed to support both Stamford Health Specialty and Primary Care offices throughout our organization. Our Float Pool team is made up of independent, motivated, and self-driven professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Team members are adaptable, embrace change, and take pride in supporting variety of Specialty and Primary Care offices.

Job Description Stamford Health is hiring a full-time LPN for our Float Pool team! The Float Pool is designed to support both Stamford Health Specialty and Primary Care offices throughout our organization. Our Float Pool team is made up of independent, motivated, and self-driven professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Team members are adaptable, embrace change, and take pride in supporting variety of Specialty and Primary Care offices.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with shifts from either 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Float Pool team may be assigned to locations in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan, Riverside, and Greenwich. 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

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

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.