LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Matching

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the night shift. You will provide nursing care under RN supervision, administer medications, document in EMR, and support interdisciplinary care planning with CNAs and the care team.

Candidates should have Grad of an accredited practical nursing program and a CT LPN license with 1+ year of hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Document accurate information in EMR in a timely and concise manner.
• Supervise CNA staff to ensure adherence to the care plan.
• Participate in inservices, meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Follow the Diligent Minimal Lift Program and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

CNA supervision

Patient teaching

Education

Graduated from accredited school of practical nursing

Current CT LPN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Night Shift 24hrs/wk/EOW

We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

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.

Night Shift 24hrs/wk/EOW