LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN, for assigned patients in assigned areas practicing Evidence-Based nursing as the standard. This role involves medication and treatment administration, patient teaching, and implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan. The nurse will contribute to care plan development by collecting and recording data, communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and document information accurately and concisely using the Electronic Medical Record. Additionally, the LPN will supervise CNAs, participate in educational programs, and follow standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing
Current State of CT license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff
Ability to effectively interact with residents and staff
Organized
Ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information
Familiarity with care plan development
Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

Nice To Haves

1+ years clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care appropriate to the age, needs and abilities of the resident/patient including: Medication & treatment administration, Teaching, Implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Contributes to the care plan development by collecting and recording data in an ongoing and systematic manner.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet resident/patient and unit needs.
Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required per regulation / facility P&P. Competently uses Electronic Medical Record.
Supervises the care provided by the CNA's to assure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory inservices.
Participants in quality improvement programs as directed.
Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Performs other duties as required.