Licensed Practical Nurse

Duncaster Inc•Bloomfield, CT

11d•$35

About The Position

As a Best of Hartford organization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships. Overview Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality care to residents of the assigned neighborhood. The LPN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.

Requirements

Current CT LPN license is required.
2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical evaluation skills is preferred.
Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.

Responsibilities

Documents according to nursing practice standards.
Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion and provides treatments to residents according to physician orders.
Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
Accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis.
Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and consistently meets other conditions of employment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) with match and profit sharing
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
Discount employee lunches
Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
Referral bonuses
Free parking
Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee