LPN - Weekends

National Health Care Associates; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

10% defined contribution retirement

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Meaningful impact on residents

Job summary

National Health Care Associates' Cambridge affiliate in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time or part-time roles. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and assist with care plan implementation for residents.

Join a compassionate team in a Great Place to Work environment, with opportunities for professional growth, training, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid state license as an LPN.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Interest in nursing needs of the aged and chronically ill.
• Strong clinical skills including administration of medications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as needed.
• Supervising and supporting CNAs in delivering care.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols.

Skills

LPN license

Compassionate care

Aged care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 2428 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825

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LPN

Full-Time

Part-Time

What You'll Do:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and oversee the implementation of care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers


• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical information


• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans


• Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as needed


• Supervising and supporting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in delivering care


• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols

If you are a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on the lives of others in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan


• Comprehensive training and mentorship


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'Ll Bring:

Qualifications of an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) include:

• Valid state license (LPN)


• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care


• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both


• Strong clinical skills including the administration of medications


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities


• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named \"Best Of\" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.