Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN Days

Jobtailor; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a hospital team in Milford, CT. The role focuses on delivering nursing care under the supervision of an RN, data gathering, and executing orders with emphasis on med-surgical and potential critical care scenarios.

Ideal candidates have active LPN/LVN licensure, BLS, and some inpatient experience; CCU/ER exposure is a plus. The position emphasizes adherence to health policies and comprehensive patient care duties.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred.
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred.
• Two years of experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the unit.
• Gather and report patient data.
• Carry out orders.
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner.
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Patient Data Gathering

Therapeutic Procedures

Vents Management

Trach Management

PICC Line Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

BLS Certification

Job description

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit
• Gather and report patient data
• Carry out orders
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred
• Two years of experience in direct patient care preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in providing nursing care under the direction of an RN, with a focus on patient data gathering, therapeutic procedures, and adherence to health policies. Holds essential certifications and experience in direct patient care, particularly in medical-surgical and critical care environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS Certification
• Inpatient Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience
• Emergency Care Experience
• Direct Patient Care Experience

Hard Skills

• Patient Data Gathering
• Therapeutic Procedures
• Vents Management
• Trach Management
• PICC Line Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse License

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Care
• Patient Care
• Health Policies
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care