Hospital for Special Surgery

LPN - FT - Westport

Hospital for Special Surgery$81K — $83K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing
  • Current Connecticut State registration and license
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum one year experience in acute or sub-acute care preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of orthopedic procedures and protocols

Responsibilities

  • Assist the physician in treatments and procedures
  • Room patients and oversee patient flow
  • Order nursing supplies and stock exam rooms
  • Create and maintain medical protocols
  • Measure and monitor patient vitals, including blood pressure and temperature
  • Perform venipuncture, cast removal, and suture and staple removal
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain an organized professional environment

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment
  • Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Flexible hours required due to varying needs
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and organized environment
  • Professional development in a leading healthcare setting
Full Job Description
Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $39.35 - $39.93. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

LPN

FT

M-F

8:00am-4:30pm

Overview:

Working under the supervision of a MD, you will provide care to patients in the physician office setting. Your scope of duties will include assisting the physician in treatments and procedures, rooming patients, overseeing patient flow, ordering all nursing supplies and stocking exam rooms. You will create and maintain medical protocols set in the office. Proficiency in patient vitals, BP, temperature venipuncture, proper cast removal, suture and staple removal a must. Strong knowledge of orthopedic practice procedures such as diagnosis, cpt codes, crutches, canes, cam walkers are essential. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, establishing and maintaining and organized professional environment. Your hours will vary. You must be extremely flexible.Your ability to promote the highest standards of patient safety and respond to patients and families with consideration and compassion is critical to the mission of HSS.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current CT State registration and license is required coupled with BLS certification required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are essential. Minimum one year acute or sub-acute care experience preferred.

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
Learn more about Hospital for Special Surgery
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1863

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