LPN - Temporary Float Pool

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Float Pool team. This role involves working with patients across multiple CT locations including Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan, Riverside, and Greenwich.

Shifts run weekdays, 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm, with flexible location assignments. The ideal candidate holds an active CT LPN license and BLS, with strong customer service and clinical skills to support patient care and education.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, document concerns, accompany to exam room and prepare for exams.
• Document vital signs and report abnormalities; assist with specimens and testing as needed.
• Assist patients with mobility and transfers as required.
• Provide minor treatments and assist with physician procedures.
• Educate patients and families based on needs.
• Schedule tests and pre-certifications when required.
• Respond to telephone messages and coordinate with offices.
• Manage inventory and restock supplies in exam rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

LPN – CT license

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Stamford Health is seeking a temporary LPN for the Float Pool team.

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.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients!

Major Accountabilities / Critical Responsibilities

• Reviews schedules and organizes patient low; greet patients, documents patient's 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.