LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Masonicare Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, using evidence-based nursing as the standard. The position is based in Wallingford, Connecticut, and is scheduled for the evening shift, 24 hours per week, every other weekend. The LPN provides age- and need-appropriate care, including medication and treatment administration, teaching, and implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan. The nurse contributes to care-plan development through ongoing data collection and documentation, communicates and collaborates with patients, families, colleagues, and the interdisciplinary team, and maintains accurate records using the Electronic Medical Record. The role also includes supervising CNA-provided care, participating in education and quality-improvement activities, and following the standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program. Masonicare describes its employee offerings as competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing.
Current State of Connecticut license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care appropriate to residents’ or patients’ ages, needs, and abilities, including medication and treatment administration, teaching, and implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Contribute to care-plan development by collecting and recording data in an ongoing and systematic manner.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with residents or patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to meet resident, patient, and unit needs.
Document accurate, pertinent, and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation and facility policy and procedure; competently use the Electronic Medical Record.
Supervise care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops, and use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Attend all annual mandatory in-services.
Participate in quality-improvement programs as directed.
Follow the standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Perform other duties as required.