LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse. The role provides nursing care under RN supervision for assigned patients, following evidence-based nursing practices.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and CT licensure. Acute care experience is preferred and the position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to care plans and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing.
• 1+ years clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care appropriate to the age, needs and abilities of the resident/patient.
• Medication & treatment administration.
• Teaching.
• Implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Collects and records data in an ongoing and systematic manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with residents/patients, families, colleagues and the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents information in EMR in a timely and concise manner.
• Supervises CNA care to assure compliance with the care plan and resident profile.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops.
• Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
• Follows the Diligent Minimal Lift Program standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Education

LPN license

Job description

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

Per Diem

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