Licensed Practical Nurse Evening Shift

Grandview HealthCare Center; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Weekly pay

Shift differential

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

Generous PTO

Central location

Friendly staff

Job summary

Grandview Healthcare Center is actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide high-quality care for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. We offer a modern facility with supportive leadership and a positive work environment.

The LPN will perform nursing duties as prescribed, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to ensure comfort and safety of residents, including medication administration and wound care as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN license current in CT.
• At least 1 year Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Obtain changes in the physician's orders as indicated by the resident's progress or lack of progress.
• Communicate pertinent information about the resident's condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and the Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain a clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
• Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as the condition changes.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
• Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Documentation skills

English communication

Team player

Pressure management

Education

LPN license CT

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overview

Grandview Healthcare Center is now hiring dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Top-paying facility in the area!
• Increased Pay Rates!
• Weekly Pay
• Shift Differential! $2.00 for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance!
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package!
• Centralized location. Easy access to bus routes.
• Friendly staff and positive work atmosphere - Great leadership team!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position summary:

Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Obtain changes in the physician's orders as indicated by the resident's progress or lack of progress.
• Communicate pertinent information about the resident's condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and the Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain a clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
• Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as the condition changes.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
• Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse, current state license in CT.
• At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.