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

Committments

• Rotates between Norwalk and Stamford
• Monday: 8am-4:30pm
• Tuesday: 1pm-4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:30am-12pm
• Friday: 8am-3pm

Major Accountabilities / Critical Responsibilities

• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow
• Greet patients, document concerns, accompany to exam/procedure room, prepare for physical exam
• Initial patient interview, review medical profile, document charting in EMR/manual charting
• Absolutely obtain and document vital signs, report any abnormalities to physician
• Assists with specimen collection and testing, document pertinent information
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, etc.
• Provide minor treatment, assist with minor procedures, provide education based on patient/family learning needs
• Schedule patient testing, pre-certify if insurance requires
• Respond to telephone messages
• End of month checks for expired supplies, stocks rooms, maintains inventory, orders supplies, cleans exam/procedure rooms, prepares for next patient and physician needs
• Notify patients of test results, follow up as instructed by physician
• Attend staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, participate in continuing education programs
• Formulate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other managers
• Respect and protect patient confidentiality and privacy, disclose information only for professional purposes in the patient's best interest
• Display a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians, and fellow employees

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