Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Psych Unit, Day shift

Danbury Hospital•Danbury, CT

159d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established nursing model. The LPN works in a team model under the direction of a registered nurse and in collaboration with patient care technicians, primarily in the Behavioral Care Unit (BCU) area of the emergency department. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and a positive patient experience through communication, empathy, and understanding. The position is part-time, with a 32-hour control schedule, working days from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and rotating weekends and holidays. The LPN documents in the EMR under RN supervision, provides medication and wound care, conducts observations and standard diagnostic procedures, and participates in care planning, interdisciplinary conferences, education, and team activities. The role requires an LPN license and BLS certification. One year of Behavioral Health Services experience is preferred.

Requirements

Current LPN license.
BLS certification.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical knowledge.
Knowledge of infection control practices.
Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems.
Knowledge of CT DOH nursing practice requirements.
Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration in accordance with department policy.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including significant manual skills and motor coordination, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and exposure to occupational risks and dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Nice To Haves

One year of Behavioral Health Services experience.
Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing.
Document in the EMR under RN supervision, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.
Collaborate with the registered nurse and other healthcare team members to facilitate a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
Verify, prepare, and administer medication to assigned patients using safe practices.
Perform standard diagnostic procedures as necessary, including EKGs, phlebotomy, bladder scans, and glucoscans; collect urinary specimens.
Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients.
Use HRO principles in daily work.
Incorporate the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work.
Use the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience, emphasizing communication, empathy, and understanding.
Participate in interdisciplinary conferences.
Participate in team-building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education, and self-development.
Maintain clinical competency to support evidence-based care.
Attend mandatory and continuing education classes.
Complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration, including medication verification, preparation, and administration in accordance with department policy.