Licensed Practical Nurse - Greenwich/Stamford, CT
About The Position
Constellation Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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, assists with planning patient and family care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, follows physician-established plans of care, provides treatments, and collaborates with the care team to support positive patient outcomes. The role supports the philosophy, goals, and culture of Constellation Health Services and includes specialized duties related to end-of-life care. The position is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with travel of up to 25%. Some weekend days and summer and winter holiday commitments are required. The role is full-time and offers an hourly salary range of $38.00 to $42.00.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
- Current LPN license 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.
- Availability for alternating weekend days and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience is 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 practices based on a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient services that reflects the plan of care.
- Assess patients and provide patients and families or 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, reporting identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
- Participate in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Implement care to achieve 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 organizational quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
- Provide in-home patient care in the Stamford/Greenwich area, including travel to patient locations.
- Work some weekend days and meet summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to meeting minimum eligibility requirements.
- 401(k).
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
