Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Wound & Hyperbaric Center

MidState Medical Center • Meriden, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides nursing care in support of the treatment plans. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected interventions within the framework of the established care plan. Performs additional duties related to clinic operations under direction of RN.

Requirements

• Graduate from an LPN Program
• Experience in a patient care setting
• Operational safety of hyperbaric equipment
• Competence in nursing and technical skills.
• Ability to follow directions during an emergency.
• Knowledge of emergency equipment consistent with area of practice.
• Demonstrates dependability by adhering to work schedules.
• Functions effectively when priorities change.
• Perform basic Mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate or provide care with diverse populations.
• Ability to lift and move patients, stretchers and equipment.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time walking and/or standing.
• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
• Basic CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as hyperbaric tech, but willing to train a new hire that meets the job requirements

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care in support of treatment plans.
• Assists with treatments and procedures.
• Carries out selected interventions within the framework of the established care plan.
• Performs additional duties related to clinic operations under direction of RN.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree