Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - New Canaan, Stamford, Norwalk, Float
Company: Stamford Hospital
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:The Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) coordinates
patient care following all established standards of practice within
the State and Federal guidelines. Provides mentorship of
non-nursing personnel. Serves as a resource to both staff and
management in problem identification and resolution.MAJOR
ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Checks 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, H& P and document in Ecw /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 assessing the
learning needs of the patient and or family.* Documents all patient
related activities by end of shift.* Schedules patient testing and
pre certifies if insurances requires.* Responds to all telephone
messages (patient, physician offices etc---) by end of shift.* End
of month checks for expired supplies and medication.* Stocks
rooms/maintains inventory or exam/procedure rooms.* Orders supplies
as needed.* Cleans the exam/procedure room & equipment 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.* Participates in and supports
performance improvement and risk management activities.* Performs
other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain
a high level of service. Completes required continuous training and
education, including practice specific requirements. Demonstrates
professional work behavior by following Service Standards. Complies
with departmental organizational policies and procedures and
adheres to external agency
requirements.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing.* Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in
CT.* Maintains a minimum of 6 contacts hours, annually.* Excellent
customer service / communication skills.* Knowledge of medical
terminology.* Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar
position.Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare
system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately
caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality
health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely
on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed
Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health MedicalGroup, with more than 30
offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty
care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region;
and support through theStamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford
Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia
University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being
the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health
puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more
information, visit StamfordHealth.Org. Like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.#LPN123Job Type:
Full-timePay: $27.50 $36.00 per hourStandard shift:* Day
shiftSupplemental schedule:* OvertimeWeekly schedule:* Monday to
FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Stamford, CT 06902: Reliably
commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)License/Certification:* LVN (Preferred)* BLS
Certification (Preferred)* LPN (Preferred)Work Location: One
location
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