[LPN] Licensed Practical Nurse (Day Shift, 32 Hours) - Shelton, CT

Oak Hill • Shelton, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN at Oak Hill’s Shelton, CT Residential Group Home assists in maintaining the health and well-being of program participants by monitoring health issues and implementing policies, procedures and programs designed to promote health and enhance independence and quality of life, in keeping with Oak Hill’s mission. The weekly schedule for this new vacancy: Weekly Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM Total Weekly Hours: 32 hours Work Location: Shelton, CT

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse, or above
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in the disabled population and/or within a group home setting

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance, guidance and instruction in activities of daily living; including personal hygiene; meal preparation, the serving and feeding of meals; housekeeping activities; social and recreational activities; behavior modification; medication administration and other activities related to maintaining residents'/program participants’ well-being.
• Attends to the health needs of residents/program participants by becoming familiar with and maintaining current knowledge of their health issues.
• Maintains resident/program participant health by contacting the physician in medical emergencies, writing an incident report, and keeping the Manager or Program Supervisor and Group Home Nurse informed.
• Facilitates resident/program participant care and provides awareness and access to important health related information by taking doctors' orders and recording the information on medication Kardex, medication cards, nursing notes, and in the shift to shift communication book.
• Provides information to ensure continuity in care and programming by communicating all medical concerns regarding residents/program participants to the incoming shift, verbally and in writing. (Addresses all medical issues concerning residents under "Nursing Notes" in the medical, to ensure follow-up and awareness.
• Transportation of individuals

Benefits

• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary
• Competitive compensation with generous shift differentials for select shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree