Licensed Practical Nurse

Duncaster Inc; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Free fitness center access

Free parking

Shoes for Crews discount footwear

Annual raises & bonus opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

Duncaster Inc. in Bloomfield, CT seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Life Plan community family, providing quality care under the Director of Nursing. The LPN will support residents across the assigned neighborhood with nursing care planning, assessments, and routine treatments.

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, you will document care, administer medications, and implement care plans while maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• Current CT LPN license is required.
• 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Documents according to nursing practice standards.
• Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion and provides treatments to residents according to physician orders.
• Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
• Accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
• Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis.
• Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
• Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and consistently meets other conditions of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Geriatric nursing care

Resident-family communication

Education

CT LPN license

2 years nursing experience

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

32 Hours Bloomfield, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1268

As a Best of Hartfordorganization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced.

Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships.

Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality care to residents of the assigned neighborhood. The LPN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.

Essential Functions

• Documents according to nursing practice standards.


• Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion and provides treatments to residents according to physician orders.


• Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.


• Accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.


• Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis.


• Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.


• Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.


• Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and consistently meets other conditions of employment.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Current CT LPN license is required.


• 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.


• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.


• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical evaluation skills is preferred.


• Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.

Hours

Full-time, 1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Every other Weekend - 32 hours per week

Pay

What are the benefits?

Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:

• 401(k) with match and profit sharing


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire


• Flexible spending accounts


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Employee assistance program


• Paid time off


• 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak


• Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus


• Discount employee lunches


• Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program


• Free parking


• Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff


• Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities


• Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own Funcaster Committee