Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

iCIMS Recruiting Platform•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grandview Healthcare Center is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide care for residents. The facility is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center committed to helping residents maximize their potential and live life to the fullest. It offers a modern, comfortable, and secure environment with sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care, all delivered by caring professionals. The center emphasizes compassionate care, respect, and dignity, and provides a supportive working environment for its staff.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in CT.
Must have a current/active CPR certification.
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress.
Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.