Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Psych Unit, Day shift

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Nuvance Health's Danbury Hospital is seeking an LPN to join the Psych Unit team. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN in a collaborative, team-based setting.

Required: LPN license and BLS certification; 1 year Behavioral Health experience preferred. Shift is 7:00am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays; part-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of Behavioral Health Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established care model.
• Documents in the EMR under RN supervision, including vitals, wound care, medications, and admissions.
• Collaborates with RNs and the healthcare team to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Administers medications and conducts standard procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans) as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and team activities to support patient care and staff development.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Behavioral Health experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:

The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs. This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

Required:

LPN license required. BLS certification required. 1 year of Behavioral Health Services experience preferred. Control Hours: 32.00 Work Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing.
• Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
• Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.
• Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.
• Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work.
• Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work.
• Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences.
• Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development
• Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care
• Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes

Other information:

Medical knowledge Knowledge of Infection control practices Prefer experience in a clinical setting Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave Work Type: Part-Time Work Schedule: Day8 Department: Psych Unit Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $29.00 - $42.25 per hour

Education:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working conditions:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Some occupational risk
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

With strong heart s and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve.

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• and Team Member Discounts.
• Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.