LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401K retirement plan

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT seeks a Night Shift LPN for 32 hours per week on weekends. You will provide nursing care under RN supervision in a patient-centered environment, focusing on safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from a practical nursing program, CT LPN license, and 1+ year hospital or similar health care experience. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing.
• 1+ years clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.
• Current State of CT license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN for assigned patients.
• Medication and treatment administration.
• Teaching and care plan implementation.
• Contributes to care plan development and data collection.
• Communicates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Documents in EMR in a timely and concise manner.
• Supervises CNAs to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Participates in inservices and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

Night Shift / 32 hours/wk / EOW

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Work-life balance
• 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:
• Medication & treatment administration
• Teaching
• 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.

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Nights / 32 hrs/wk / EOW