LPN - Temporary Float Pool

We have multiple openings for passionate LPNs across our locations in  Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, and New Canaan.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
•    Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends!)
•    Comprehensive Benefits Effective Day One of Employment: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
•    Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
•    Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
•    Career Growth Opportunities within a leading healthcare system
•    Supportive Team Environment focused on collaboration and patient care

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, apply today and join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     Reviews schedules and organizes patient low; greet patients, documents patient's 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.

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