LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse - (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

About The Position

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, Connecticut, is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, using evidence-based nursing as the standard. Care is tailored to residents’ and patients’ ages, needs, and abilities and reflects person-centered principles, including dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support, and personalized treatment. The role includes administering medications and treatments, teaching, implementing interdisciplinary care plans, contributing to care-plan development, communicating with patients, families, colleagues, and the interdisciplinary team, and documenting care accurately and promptly. The LPN supervises CNA care, participates in education and quality-improvement activities, and follows the facility’s Diligent Minimal Lift Program and applicable policies and regulations.

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.
Organizational skills.
Ability to use a personal computer or CRT to input and retrieve patient information.
Familiarity with care-plan development.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 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 under RN supervision.
Administer medications and treatments, provide teaching, and implement interdisciplinary care plans.
Collect and record data on an ongoing, systematic basis to contribute to care-plan development.
Communicate and collaborate with residents or patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to meet care and unit needs.
Document accurate, pertinent, and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner in accordance with regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Use the Electronic Medical Record competently.
Supervise CNA care to ensure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops; use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge; and attend mandatory annual in-services.
Participate in quality-improvement programs as directed.
Follow standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Perform other duties as required.