Highlights
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL 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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Stamford, CT |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Website | https://www.stamfordhealth.org |
Description
Stamford Health is hiring a full-time LPN for our outpatient Colorectal Surgery team!
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm in Stamford
$5,000 sign on bonus available!
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- 26 days
- 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
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL 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 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.
Minimum Salary
27.50
Maximum Salary
36.00
About Company
Stamford Health is Healing. Reimagined. A team committed to caring for the whole person in mind, body, and spirit. We provide you with the absolute finest in care, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support. We believe that to heal is to make whole. So we look not only at disease or injury, but more broadly at the complete person and his or her needs.
At Stamford Health, you are at the core of everything we think, feel, and do. Your specific needs and unique life experiences inspire us to:
Put you—our patient—first so we can take caregiving to a level of excellence never known before.
Personalize, humanize, and demystify healthcare for you, your family, and the greater community.
Be a proud member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide whose philosophy revolves around putting you at the forefront.
Strive for continued success in partnership with experts at NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
At Stamford Health, you are at the core of everything we think, feel, and do. Your specific needs and unique life experiences inspire us to:
Put you—our patient—first so we can take caregiving to a level of excellence never known before.
Personalize, humanize, and demystify healthcare for you, your family, and the greater community.
Be a proud member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide whose philosophy revolves around putting you at the forefront.
Strive for continued success in partnership with experts at NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.