<p>Stamford Health has an opportunity for a full-time LPN in our Rheumatology practice in Stamford, CT! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates patient care following all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines. Provides staff mentorship. Serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.</p> <p>Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Documents patients concerns and questions, 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. </li><li>Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight and reports any abnormalities to physician. </li><li>Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary. Documents pertinent information. </li><li>Assists patients as necessary i.e. walking, transferring, dressing etc. </li><li>Provides minor treatment as directed by physician, assists physicians with minor procedures. </li><li>Provides education as indicated after evaluating the learning needs of the patient and or family. </li><li>As required, schedules patient testing and pre certifies if insurances requires. </li><li>Responds to telephone messages (patient, physician offices etc…) </li><li>End of month checks for expired supplies and medication. </li><li>Stocks rooms/maintains inventory or exam/procedure rooms. </li><li>Orders supplies as needed. </li><li>Exam/procedure room & equipment cleaned after each patient. </li><li>Prepares exam /procedure room for next patient & physician needs. </li><li>Notifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow up. </li><li>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. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements. </li><li>Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards. </li><li>Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications/Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. </li><li>Valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse in CT. </li><li>BLS Certification </li><li>Excellent customer service / communication skills. </li></ul>