LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation; West Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

10% defined contribution retirement

Training & mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, CT, is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and help implement care plans for residents.

Join a compassionate team in a Great Place to Work environment with opportunities for professional growth, a supportive and collaborative culture, and supervision of CNAs to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Valid state LPN license.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Ability to work with aged and chronically ill residents.
• Strong clinical skills for med administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical information
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
• Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as needed
• Supervising and supporting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in delivering care

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Valid LPN license

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 205 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 06076

What You'll Do:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and oversee the implementation of care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical information
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
• Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as needed
• Supervising and supporting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in delivering care

If you are a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on the lives of others in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Evergreen family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) include:

• Valid state license (LPN)
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical skills including the administration of medications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.