LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shift at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT. The role provides nursing care under an RN, with focus on Evidence-Based nursing practices and care plan implementation.

The position requires CT LPN licensure, 1+ year clinical experience, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. Night hours are 16 per week, with every other weekend work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing.
• CT license to practice as an LPN in CT.
• 1+ year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Contribute to care plan development with data collection.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Supervise CNAs to ensure compliance with care plans.
• Participate in inservices, meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

English communication

EMR familiarity

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Tools

EMR systems

Personal computer

Job description

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 16428

Salary Range: $27.14 To $36.00 Hourly

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

Night Shift / 16 hours/wk / EOW

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

**Long Term/Short Term/ Rehab**

Summary of Position:

Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN, for assigned patients in assigned areas practicing Evidence-Based nursing as the standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care appropriate to the age, needs and abilities of the resident/patient including:
  • a. Medication & treatment administration
  • b. Teaching
  • c. Implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Contributes to the care plan development by collecting and recording data in an ongoing and systematic manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet resident/patient and unit needs.
• Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required per regulation / facility P&P. Competently uses Electronic Medical Record.
• Supervises the care provided by the CNA's to assure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory inservices.
• Participants in quality improvement programs as directed.
• Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing

Experience:

1+ years clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current State of CT license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Key Competencies:

Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff; to effectively interact with residents and staff; organized; ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information; and familiarity with care plan development.

Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.