Compassionate LPN — Elevate Elder Care & Team Impact

Benchmark Senior Living; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Umb

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Trumbull, CT is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality nursing care to our residents in a warm, home-like setting. You’ll join a supportive team of caregivers who value longevity and community, and who build lasting relationships with residents and colleagues.

The ideal candidate holds a current LPN license with CPR certification, and has 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably with the elderly, to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements).
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Trumbull, CT is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality nursing care to our residents in a warm, home-like setting. You’ll join a supportive team of caregivers who value longevity and community, and who build lasting relationships with residents and colleagues.

The ideal candidate holds a current LPN license with CPR certification, and has 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably with the elderly, to ensure safe,