LPN - Norwalk & Wilton Walk-in

Company: Stamford Health
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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 salarySign on bonuses for designated positionsComprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day oneWellness programsPaid Time Off accrualsTax deferred annuity and (403b) pension planTuition reimbursementFree on-site parking and train station shuttleChildcare partnership with Childrens Learning CenterThe 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.Reviews schedules and organizes patient low; greet patients, documents patients concerns, questions etcaccompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam. Initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile, and documents all required charting in 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 patients rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patients best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physicians office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office.Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities. As requestedPerforms 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.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.BLS CertificationExcellent customer service / communication skills.Knowledge of medical terminology.Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferredMust be able to read, write and speak the English language.#RN123by Jobble

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