Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time, Evenings) - Shelton, CT

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Shelton (CT); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus up to $4000

Competitive pay with shift differental

Generous paid time off and benefits

Zusammenfassung

Oak Hill in Shelton, CT seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Community Programs. This union-position, overtime-eligible, non-exempt role offers 37.50 hrs/week with a Tue–Sat schedule, 3:00 PM–10:30 PM and a competitive hourly rate plus a $4000 sign-on bonus.

You’ll monitor health needs, administer medications, document care, coordinate appointments, and support independence and wellness for individuals served.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a current Connecticut LPN license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Valid driver's license with ability to transport individuals in agency vehicles.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks, fingerprinting, and pre-employment health screenings.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, trainings, and regulatory requirements.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, assess, and respond to the health needs of individuals served.
• Follow physician orders and nursing directives to ensure appropriate care and treatment.
• Administer medications, injections, treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
• Monitor vital signs and health conditions, documenting observations accurately and timely.
• Support specialized medical needs, including G-Tube care and other physician-directed health interventions.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency care when needed.
• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain medication records, nursing notes, medical consultation forms, and other required documentation.
• Monitor medication inventories, order supplies, and ensure individuals have access to prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assess health concerns and make recommendations regarding participation in daily activities, programs, and community outings.
• Observe and report changes in physical, behavioral, or mental status.
• Support preventive healthcare initiatives and wellness education.
• Implement health-related policies, procedures, and individualized care plans.
• Provide guidance and assistance with personal care activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene when needed.
• Encourage independence and skill development while promoting dignity and self-esteem.
• Assist individuals with meal preparation, feeding support, and adherence to dietary guidelines.
• Support participation in recreational, vocational, and community activities.
• Complete nursing notes, incident reports, medical reviews, and other required records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide health-related updates.
• Ensure compliance with all Oak Hill, DDS, DPH, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate health records at all times.
• Apply First Aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures as necessary.
• Utilize approved lifting and transfer techniques, including Hoyer lifts and adaptive equipment.
• Assist with behavior support plans and other individualized programming as needed.
• Safely transport individuals to medical appointments, community activities, and other destinations using agency vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, certifications, and professional development activities.
• Assist with orienting and mentoring new employees as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, mission-driven team environment focused on improving lives.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Background checks clearance

Ausbildung

Connecticut LPN license

Accredited Practical Nursing program

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Community Programs

Location: Shelton, CT

Weekly Hours: 37.50 hrs/week

Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Compensation: Range of competitive hourly rate, dependent upon experience

Plus, join today for up to $4000 Sign-on Bonus!

Union Position | Overtime Eligible | Non-Exempt

What You'll Do

• Monitor, assess, and respond to the health needs of individuals served.
• Follow physician orders and nursing directives to ensure appropriate care and treatment.
• Administer medications, injections, treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
• Monitor vital signs and health conditions, documenting observations accurately and timely.
• Support specialized medical needs, including G-Tube care and other physician-directed health interventions.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency care when needed.

Coordinating Healthcare Services

• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain medication records, nursing notes, medical consultation forms, and other required documentation.
• Monitor medication inventories, order supplies, and ensure individuals have access to prescribed medications and treatments.

Promoting Health, Safety, and Wellness

• Assess health concerns and make recommendations regarding participation in daily activities, programs, and community outings.
• Observe and report changes in physical, behavioral, or mental status.
• Support preventive healthcare initiatives and wellness education.
• Implement health-related policies, procedures, and individualized care plans.

Supporting Daily Living and Independence

• Provide guidance and assistance with personal care activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene when needed.
• Encourage independence and skill development while promoting dignity and self-esteem.
• Assist individuals with meal preparation, feeding support, and adherence to dietary guidelines.
• Support participation in recreational, vocational, and community activities.

Maintaining Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Complete nursing notes, incident reports, medical reviews, and other required records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide health-related updates.
• Ensure compliance with all Oak Hill, DDS, DPH, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate health records at all times.

Supporting a Safe and Inclusive Environment

• Apply First Aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures as necessary.
• Utilize approved lifting and transfer techniques, including Hoyer lifts and adaptive equipment.
• Assist with behavior support plans and other individualized programming as needed.
• Safely transport individuals to medical appointments, community activities, and other destinations using agency vehicles.

Collaborating as a Team Member

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, certifications, and professional development activities.
• Assist with orienting and mentoring new employees as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, mission-driven team environment focused on improving lives.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to transport individuals in agency vehicles.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks, fingerprinting, and pre-employment health screenings.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, trainings, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in residential, community-based, long-term care, behavioral health, or human services settings.
• Experience with medication administration, G-Tube care, and health record documentation.
• Familiarity with DDS regulations and person-centered support practices.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You...

Lead with Compassion

You provide care with patience, respect, empathy, and a commitment to supporting individual dignity and independence.

Think Critically and Act Responsibly

You stay attentive to health concerns, respond appropriately to changing situations, and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Value Teamwork

You enjoy collaborating with colleagues, nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers to achieve the best outcomes for individuals served.

Find Purpose in Helping Others

You are motivated by meaningful work and take pride in improving the health, independence, and quality of life of others every day.

Why Join Oak Hill?

For more than 130 years, Oak Hill has empowered people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and thrive. As Connecticut’s largest private provider of services for individuals with disabilities, we are committed to fostering inclusion, independence, health, and dignity.

When You Join Oak Hill, You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and shift differential opportunities (where applicable)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an annual Oak Hill contribution equal to 9.5% of eligible earnings, regardless of employee contribution
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental coverage options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and career advancement pathways
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• A mission-driven culture where your work truly matters