LPN - Colorectal Surgery - Full-time Stamford

LPN Position at Stamford HealthStamford 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 salaryComprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day oneWellness programsPaid Time Off accruals - 26 daysTax deferred annuity and (403b) retirement savings planTuition reimbursementFree on-site parking and train station shuttleChildcare partnership with Children's Learning CenterMAJOR 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 Salary27.50Maximum Salary36.00