Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Per Diem

MAPLEWOOD AT NEWTOWN; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking senior living provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate care and support to residents. This position offers the chance to make a profound difference in their lives while working in a luxurious, home-like environment. With flexible shifts, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about helping others. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Company paid time-off

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State.
• Two years full-time clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide direct care to residents.
• Support residents and families while overseeing nursing assistants.

Skills

Medication administration

Direct care

Teaching and wellness counseling

Health Promotion

Assessment participation

Relationship building

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Two years clinical experience

Job description

Job Title: LPN - Per Diem

Location: Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT 06470

Employment Type: Per Diem

Department: Resident Care

About Us:

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Maplewood at Newtown is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Part time/ Per Diem shifts. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists and supports the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of nursing services in the community. *Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State. *

APPLY NOW, walk-in applications accepted daily 9am-6pm or join us for our Open Interviews every Thursday, beginning at 10am.
Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 - just minutes from Danbury!

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Direct care and service to residents
• Teaching and wellness counseling
• Health Promotion
• Participation in assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN)
• Support of residents and families
• Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants
• Training of associates and auditing of care
• Completing monthly in-service training as required

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State
• Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience
• Experience and/or special interest working with older adults
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)