Intellectual Disabilities- Licensed Practical Nurse

Keystone Human Services•Waterford, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer. As a Licensed Practical Nurses you will be providing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. This is to be done as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and has the goal of assisting residents to assume responsibility for their own health. The nurse coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, in accordance with regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident needs.

Requirements

LPN Licensure in good standing
Two years of nursing experience
Effective communication and proficient computer skills
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Nice To Haves

Intellectual and developmental disability experience preferred
Depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle

Responsibilities

Providing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Assisting residents to assume responsibility for their own health.
Coordinating and monitoring medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, in accordance with regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident needs.