LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HOURLY
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Connecticut to provide comprehensive nursing oversight for program participants. You will maintain medical records, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support health and wellbeing.
You'll perform wound care, assist with medications, monitor health and emotional well-being, and ensure privacy and safety across services.
Qualifications
- LPN licensed in Connecticut and eligible to practice in CT.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Background checks (FBI and others) and completion of licensure training.
- Strong communication and documentation skills essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight, coordination, and intervention for health-related needs of program participants.
- Maintain nursing documentation and medication records.
- Assist individuals in understanding their medications and ensure proper medication administration and documentation in the electronic MAR system.
- Provide direct nursing care including wound care, tracheostomy care, diabetic counseling, and related health services.
- Assess individuals' physical health and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, program staff, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Communicate significant health concerns to nursing leadership and program management.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving services.
- Support the overall health, safety, and wellness of participants throughout the program.
Skills
Education
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Job description
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
Connecticut
Resources for Human Development (RHD)
Full-Time
DailyPay Available
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We're seeking compassionate, dedicated nursing professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others live healthier, more independent lives.
Whether you're bringing years of nursing experience or seeking a mission-driven healthcare career, we provide the support and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
Resources for Human Development is dedicated to improving lives through person-centered services and supports. Our nursing professionals play an essential role in promoting the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of the individuals we serve while helping them achieve greater independence and quality of life.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Continuing Education Support
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Promote Health and Wellness
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
- Provide oversight, coordination, and intervention for health-related needs of program participants
- Maintain nursing documentation and medication records
- Assist individuals in understanding their medications and ensure proper medication administration and documentation in the electronic MAR system
- Provide direct nursing care including wound care, tracheostomy care, diabetic counseling, and related health services
- Assess individuals' physical health and emotional well-being
- Collaborate with nursing staff, program staff, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Communicate significant health concerns to nursing leadership and program management
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy and dignity of individuals receiving services
- Support the overall health, safety, and wellness of participants throughout the program
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Professional
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Detail-Oriented
- Committed to Helping Others
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current Connecticut nursing license
- Verification of eligibility to practice in Connecticut
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Required FBI and other background clearances
- Completion of all training requirements associated with licensure
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Experience in community-based healthcare or residential services
- Experience with electronic medication administration and documentation systems
- Full-Time
- Flexible scheduling based on program needs
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required
- Additional hours may be available based on operational needs
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs
- Ability to reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to use computers, mobile devices, and agency software systems
- Ability to operate a vehicle and travel between service locations as needed
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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