LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a per diem role. The LPN will provide nursing care under RN supervision, administer medications, and contribute to care planning while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, documenting in EMR, and mentoring CNAs as needed. Requires CT LPN license and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital or similar setting.

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 an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN for assigned patients.
• Assists with medication and treatment administration.
• Contributes to care plan development by collecting data.
• Communicates with residents, families and staff to meet needs.
• Documents information in a timely and concise manner, utilizing EMR.
• Supervises CNAs to assure plan compliance.
• Participates in inservices, meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

EMR proficiency

Care plan knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Employee - Per Diem Technicians Shelton, CT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 16862

Salary Range: $32.00 To $35.00 Annually

LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

“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:

1. 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.

2. Contributes to the care plan development by collecting and recording data in an ongoing and systematic manner.

3. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet resident/patient and unit needs.

4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required per regulation / facility P&P. Competently uses Electronic Medical Record.

5. Supervises the care provided by the CNA's to assure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.

6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory inservices.

7. 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.