LPN - Urogyn & Recon Surg - Part-time Norwalk​/Stamford

Job Description

Stamford Health is seeking a part‑time LPN for our Urogyn & Recon Surg practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines, provides staff mentorship, and serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.

Will rotate between Norwalk and Stamford.

Mon: 8am‑4:30pm, Tues: 1pm‑4:30pm, Wed: 8am‑4:30pm, Thurs: 8:30am‑12pm, Fri: 8am‑3pm

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax‑deferred annuity and (403b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on‑site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow, greets patients, documents concerns, questions, etc.; accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patient for physical exam. Conducts initial patient interview and reviews medical profile, documenting all required charting in EMR or 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.
• Assists patients as needed (walking, transferring, dressing, etc.).
• Provides minor treatment as directed by physician and assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Provides education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of the patient and/or family.
• Schedules patient testing and pre‑certifies insurance as required.
• Responds to telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.).
• Checks for expired supplies and medication at end of month.
• Stocks and maintains inventory in exam/procedure rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Ensures exam/procedure rooms & equipment are cleaned after each patient.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms 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 patient rights to confidentiality and privacy, discloses information only for professional purposes, and displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician office staff, physicians, and fellow employees.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent customer service and 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 English.