LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, using evidence-based nursing practices. The position serves patients in long-term, short-term, and rehabilitation settings and works the night shift for 32 hours per week, including every other weekend. The LPN provides care suited to each resident’s or patient’s age, needs, and abilities; contributes to care planning; collaborates with patients, families, colleagues, and the interdisciplinary team; and documents care accurately and promptly using the Electronic Medical Record. The role also supervises CNA care, participates in education and quality improvement activities, and follows the facility’s Diligent Minimal Lift Program. The nurse is expected to provide person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, and compassion, with coordinated, supportive, and personalized treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing.
Current State of Connecticut license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to speak, read, and write English to communicate with patients, residents, and clinical staff.
Ability to interact effectively with residents and staff.
Organized.
Ability to use a personal computer or CRT to input and retrieve patient information.
Familiarity with care plan development.
Provide person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated care, support, and personalized treatment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care appropriate to residents’ and patients’ ages, needs, and abilities, including administering medications and treatments, teaching, and implementing the interdisciplinary care plan.
Contribute to care plan development by collecting and recording data on an ongoing and systematic basis.
Communicate and collaborate with residents, patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to meet care and unit needs.
Document accurate, pertinent, and comprehensive information promptly and concisely in accordance with regulations and facility policies and procedures; competently use the Electronic Medical Record.
Supervise care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops, and use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Attend all annual mandatory in-services.
Participate in quality improvement programs as directed.
Follow the standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Perform other duties as required.