LPN Licensed Practical Nurse : Private Duty

Alvita Care; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Day and night shifts

Job summary

Alvita Care is seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for per diem private duty nursing in Connecticut (Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield County). Shifts range from 6 to 12 hours with day and night options, and you can work part-time or around your current schedule.

Ideal candidates are CT-licensed, with BLS/ACLS/CPR, and 6 months to 1 year of RN experience. Travel to patients' homes is required; drivers are preferred.

Qualifications

• CT LPN licensure required.
• BLS/ACLS/CPR certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year RN experience.
• Ability to explain physician's orders clearly.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player, able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license or non-driver ID.
• Drivers preferred for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform 1:1 patient assessments and plan of care.
• Coordinate with management on complex cases.
• Ensure care follows the plan of care and is properly documented.
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
• Supervise LPNs and paraprofessionals providing care.
• Assist with patient discharge planning and communication.

Skills

multitask

communication

team player

Education

CT LPN licensure

BLS/ACLS/CPR certification

Job description

Alvita Care is seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurse LPNs for a per diem role in Connecticut (Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield County).

Please make sure to include a resume highlighting your healthcare experience, credentials, availability.

Alvita Care is seeking experienced, CT-licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide private duty nursing services. Ideal candidates are reliable, compassionate, and willing to deliver consistent, one-on-one care.

DETAILS

• Flexible Hours! Shifts from 6hrs, 8hrs to 12hrs. Day and Night Shifts Available
• Opportunities to make skilled nursing visits!
• Work with us part-time, per diem or around your current work schedule
• Shifts are assigned to provide 1:1 care in the home environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• CT LPN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6months to (1) year demonstrated experience as an RN
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license or Non-Driver photo ID card
• Drivers preferred!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessments needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
• Consult with Management on complex/unique cases
• Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical/Medical/appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision to meet needs of the clients/patients/.
• Monitor/Assess patients/clients' condition, effects of the care plan,
• Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals.
• Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient's safe discharge from service.
• Ensures that physician's orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates and consults with patient's MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Documents content and process of all services provided in internal system properly.
• Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients/patients' home/facilities. Travel to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. As we expand our circle of care, we are seeking top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs. We have private-duty one-on-one care cases available as well as facility based care cases. All applicants are subject to a phone screening to determine compatibility and overall availability of accommodations for both the caregiver and the agency. Please note that cases with Alvita Care are only available to caregivers who successfully complete the onboarding process.