Licensed Practical Nurse - Greenwich/Stamford, CT

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES • Lexington, KY

7d • $36 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support its Home Care Community in the Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut area. The LPN provides care to clients and patients in home or community settings, assisting with planning patient and family care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role follows physician-established plans of care, provides treatments, and collaborates with the care team to support positive patient outcomes. The LPN also supports the philosophy, goals, and culture of Constellation Health Services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
• Licensed LPN in the state of employment.
• At least 1–2 years of LPN experience.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to commute to provide in-home patient care.
• Basic knowledge of the iOS operating system.
• Alternating weekend days are required, with summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.
• Experience managing PleurX catheters, Foley catheters, wound VAC systems, and ostomy care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assess patients and provide patients, families, and caregivers with education and information relevant to the diagnosis and plan of care.
• Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope and limits of an LPN.
• Observe, record, and report changes in a patient's condition to the immediate supervisor.
• Coordinate hospice and other home care services and report identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Participate in Hospice IDT meetings.
• Implement care to support comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving for patients and families.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively while adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management.
• Evaluate patients' responses to treatments and medications.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Participate in the organization's quality assessment performance improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or clinical supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), subject to minimum eligibility requirements
• Professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

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