STAMFORD HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF OUR EMPLOYEES. TO THAT END, IF YOU ARE INVITED TO INTERVIEW IN ONE OF OUR OFFICES/CAMPUSES, AND YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER IS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS (I.E. FEVER, COUGHING OR OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS), OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T FEEL WELL, PLEASE INFORM THE HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY SO WE MAY SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW FOR A LATER DATE. WHEN ARRIVING ON OUR CAMPUS OR SITE WHETHER FOR AN INTERVIEW OR TO BEGIN YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH US, PLEASE NOTE IT IS IMPERATIVE YOU ABIDE BY CT STATE GUIDELINES ON TRAVEL ADVISORY WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Travel.  PLEASE SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY AND UPDATE YOUR HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS/ADJUSTMENTS TO SCHEDULING. 

FOR ON-SITE INTERVIEWS, CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR FACE MASKS AS STAMFORD HEALTH HAS A UNIVERSAL MASKING POLICY.

LPN'S SCHEDULE:

Mon 9-5

Wed 9-5

Thurs 2-7

Fri 9-5

1-2 Saturdays a month

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. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

 Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.

• Maintains a minimum of 6 contacts hours, annually.
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar position

Required Experience

 Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.

• Maintains a minimum of 6 contacts hours, annually.
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar position