LPN - Colorectal Surgery - Full-time Stamford

Stamford Health is seeking an LPN for our Colorectal Surgery practice! 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.

$5,000 sign on bonus available!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm onsite in Stamford

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 and $5,000 sign on bonus
• 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

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.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.
• Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office.

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.