Intellectual Disabilities- Licensed Practical Nurse

Assistance Dogs International; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks Licensed Practical Nurses to join a team in Waterford, CT. You will perform nursing processes within an interdisciplinary treatment team to support residents in managing their health and daily needs.

The role coordinates medical services, including psychiatric and medication management, responding to individual resident requirements with diligence and empathy. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in good standing.
• Two years of nursing experience; intellectual and developmental disability experience preferred.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and, depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and monitor medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, for residents.
• Support residents to take responsibility for their own health in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Two years nursing experience

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

LPN Licensure

Job description

Intellectual Disabilities- Licensed Practical Nurse### Intellectual Disabilities- Licensed Practical NurseApply: Waterford, CT: Full time: Posted Today: R24029Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.As a Licensed Practical Nurses you will be providing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. This is to be done as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and has the goal of assisting residents to assume responsibility for their own health. The nurse coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, in accordance with regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident needsKeystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!Job Details:* Full Time non-exempt position* Second Shift* $27.50 per hour, may increase with nursing experience specific to intellectual and developmental disabilitiesQualifications:* LPN Licensure in good standing* Two years of nursing experience; intellectual and developmental disability experience preferred* Effective communication and proficient computer skills* Valid driver’s license and, depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle* Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verificationsKeystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.