LPN - Norwalk & Wilton Walk-in

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Stamford Health Medical Group is expanding their walk-in services to include our Norwalk and Wilton Primary Care practices. Due to this growth, we are seeking several Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to support these locations.

Candidates must be available to work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, including rotating Saturday and holiday coverage. Candidates must be willing to train and cover our other walk-in centers as needed. Our walk-in center locations include Stamford (Long Ridge Rd. & Harbor Point), Norwalk, and Wilton.

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:

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonuses for designated positions
• 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 and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

Job Description

• Coordinate patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines.
• Provide staff mentorship and 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 health care 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 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.