LPN - General Surgery/Stamford ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning healthcare system with multiple locations in Connecticut, has an opportunity for an LPN for our General Surgery practice in Stamford. As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission. To that end, we offer:

Job Description

• Coordinate patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines.
• Provide mentorship of non-nursing personnel.
• Serve as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients, document patients' concerns, questions, etc., accompany patients to exam/procedure room, and prepare patients for physical exam.
• Conduct initial patient interviews; review patient medical profiles, H&P, and document in Ecw/manual charting as appropriate.
• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs, weight; report any abnormalities to physician.
• Assist with specimen collection and testing as necessary; document pertinent information.
• Assist patients as necessary (e.g., walking, transferring, dressing).
• Provide minor treatment as directed by physician; assist physicians with minor procedures.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and/or family.
• Document all patient-related activities by end of shift.
• Schedule patient testing and pre-certify if insurances require.
• Respond to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.) by end of shift.
• Conduct end-of-month checks for expired supplies and medication.
• Stock rooms/maintain inventory of exam/procedure rooms; order supplies as needed.
• Clean the exam/procedure room & equipment after each patient.
• Prepare exam/procedure room for next patient & physician needs.
• Notify patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow up.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participate in continuing education programs.
• Formulate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the healthcare team.
• Respect and protect the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy; disclose information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
• Display a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians, and fellow employees of the office.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including practice-specific requirements.
• Demonstrate professional work behavior by following service standards.
• Comply with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adhere to external agency requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus of $3500
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax-deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.