LPN - Various locations in Fairfield County, CT ($5k sign on bonus

Position: LPN - Various locations in Fairfield County, CT ($5k sign on bonus)
We have multiple openings for passionate LPNs across our locations in, Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, and New Canaan. $5,000 sign on bonus available!

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!

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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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