Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Transitional Rehabilitation Unit. The role supports RNs in delivering high-quality patient care, performing routine assessments and medication administration, and contributing to care planning.

This part-time position requires CT LPN licensure and may require CPR certification within three months. You will work within a collaborative team to ensure safe, effective discharge planning and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• Current licensure as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• CPR certification preferred and required within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in data collection and in planning patient care.
• Collaborate with the RN to implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and document care per Hospital for Special Care standards.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide patient/family education as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN program completion

Job description

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: First Shift Department: Transitional Rehabilitation Unit

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program
• Required: Current licensure as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Preferred: Valid/Current CPR certification -required within three months of employment
• Preferred: Minimum one year LPN experience in a medical/surgical or long-term care setting.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and graduate practical nurse functions within the team as a professional caregiver providing quality care to patients and their families. This involves collecting data, collaborating with the RN in the planning of patient care, implementing the plan, and assisting in the evaluation of outcomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job requires continuous periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, with periodic sitting. Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling as related to patient care. Job requires the ability to lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds frequently for assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility. Ability to push/pull up to 25 lbs. frequently for medication carts/equipment and 50 pounds occasionally for patient care and mobility activities. In addition, this job requires frequent use of gross, fine motor and sensory skills in order to pass medications, perform assessments and treatments, and handle equipment used in patient care.

Cognitive Demands

Job requires independent problem identification. Abstract reasoning and adaptability to changing environments and information. Quick decision-making is required. A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and concentration is necessary. Job requires a high degree of written proficiency including attention to detail, adherence to all elements of style and ability to postulate. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical terms and definitions is required. Job requires a high degree of communication skills including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening, and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties. Job requires reading and auditory comprehension of abstractions and an ability to make inferences. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical documentation is necessary. Job requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, and the ability perform these operations with common and decimal fractions. To compute ratio, rate, and percent, and perform arithmetic operation involving units of weights, measures and volume.

WORK DEMANDS

Job requires working indoors in an often noisy and distracting environment. There is an occasional need to be outdoors. Job requires working continuously with others. Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable to anticipate. Response to emergencies is required. Job involves possible exposure and handling of the following; bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens, body fluids, infections and contagious diseases, latex, antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs. Employees in this role may be required to float to other patient care units or departments based on operational and patient care needs, provided they possess the required competencies and qualifications for the assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the registered nurse, as delegated, in collecting data within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with RN in formation of a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on anticipated patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with RN information of discharge plan which is consistent with the patient’s progression through the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care.
• Demonstrated competency in psychomotor skills.
• Responds appropriately in an emergency situation as per Hospital for Special Care policy and protocol.
• Provides direct care that recognizes differences and needs of patients with an awareness of specific disabilities, age, developmental levels, and cultural background.
• Recognizes changes in patient’s condition and communicates changes to RN.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to deliver patient care.
• Collaborates with RN and physician/physician assistant/APRN in order to evaluate or revise a patient’s medical plan of care.
• Plans for discharge/education needs and provides necessary materials, referrals and resources to patient/family/caregivers.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and/or external agencies to ensure effective discharge outcomes.
• Administers medications according to HSC policies and standards including documentation of medication administration.
• Completes documentation of all patient data collected, plan of care, interventions, education, interdisciplinary communication and patient outcomes in collaboration with RN as needed.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Performs assigned patient care activities according to Hospital for Special Care standards.
• Utilizes and adheres to nursing and multidisciplinary standards, policies and protocols.
• Completes assignments within required time frame.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Adheres to guidelines and standards of regulatory agencies.
• Participates as a resource to unit staff and students on clinical affiliations.
• Attends educational inservice/conferences (internal/external) to further knowledge.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $26.75 to $40.12. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.

At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.