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.

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.
• Review 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, and document all required charting in EMR/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 evaluating the learning needs of the patient and/or family.
• Schedule patient testing and pre-certify if insurances require.
• Respond to telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.).
• Conduct end-of-month checks for expired supplies and medication.
• Stock rooms/maintain inventory of exam/procedure rooms; order supplies as needed.
• Clean 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Sign-on bonus of $3,500.
• 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.