LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K retirement plan

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include medication administration, care plan implementation, and documentation in the EMR.

Qualified candidates have a CT LPN license and 1+ year clinical experience; teamwork and strong communication are essential. This per diem opportunity offers competitive pay and work-life balance within a supportive nursing team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN for assigned patients.
• Medication & treatment administration and teaching.
• Implements the interdisciplinary care plan and documents data.
• Supervises CNA care to align with the care plan.
• Participates in mandatory inservices and quality improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

English

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

Per Diem

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

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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Per Diem