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) AND HAVE TRAVELED OUTSIDE THE U.S. IN THE PAST 14 DAYS, OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T FEEL WELL, PLEASE INFORM THE HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY SO WE MAY SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW FOR A LATER DATE.

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

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. 

SCHEDULE - 40 HOUR WORK WEEK

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.

Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar position

Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.

Required Experience

Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.

Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar position

Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.