LPN: Day Shift Nurse for Community Health & Support

Aspire Living & Learning; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts (JOON)

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 2

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee health and nursing care for individuals served in our program in Trumbull, CT. The role focuses on understanding individual needs, ensuring compliance, training staff, and providing ongoing nursing guidance.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with morning shifts and a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and system.
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings.
• Must possess an active nursing license in the state in which you’re working.
• Must have satisfactory background checks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals medical needs are met.
• Participate in the delivery of health care services to the individuals as well as being responsible for the direct care needs of the supported individuals as deemed appropriate per staff in charge.
• Participate in the IEP/ISP process and implementation, attend team meetings and advocate for the individual promoting dignity and respect.
• Evaluates episodic health needs through nursing assessment and continuous observation.
• Communicate health issues to staff and update the individuals’ families/guardians in matters including hospitalizations, rehabilitation support such as physical/occupational therapy.
• Participate in any medical intervention process until resolution is achieved.
• Provide relevant health-related training to staff, families and individuals as needed and assigned.
• Initiate referrals for needed medical services including scheduling, hospital safeguarding, advocacy and follow-up care.
• Maintain proper and timely documentation as needed and assigned by supervisor(s), using the electronic record.
• Order medications and maintain medical supplies, materials and equipment as needed.
• Dispense medications as required using state guidelines and Aspire’s policies and procedures.
• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Conduct training as required and assigned.
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation.
• Accept reassignment as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Age 18+

Organizational skills

Clerical procedures

Trainings compliance

Active nursing license

Background checks

Driver's license

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee health and nursing care for individuals served in our program in Trumbull, CT. The role focuses on understanding individual needs, ensuring compliance, training staff, and providing ongoing nursing guidance.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with morning shifts and a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, growth, and a collaborative work environment.