LPN - Full-time Stamford - 5k Sign on Bonus at Stamford Health, Inc.

Stamford Health has an opening for a full-time LPN in our Stamford Gastroenterology practice! The LPN will work Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM in Stamford and will cover the Wilton location as needed. 

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
•   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 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines. Provides staff mentorship. Serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.

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  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. 
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. 
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities. 
• As requested performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. 
• Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut
• BLS Certification
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.