Licensed Practical Nurse - Every Other Week Schedules Available!

Oak Hill/Gilead • Wethersfield, CT

13d • $30 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Hill is seeking compassionate, skilled Licensed Practical Nurses to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its community programs. The LPN provides hands-on nursing care, coordinates healthcare services, monitors medical needs, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centered support that promotes health, safety, independence, and quality of life. The position is based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, with every-other-weekend schedules available: Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; or 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Compensation is $30–$34 per hour, with shift differentials based on shift time. This is a union position, non-exempt, and overtime eligible.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Valid driver's license and ability to transport individuals in agency vehicles.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks, fingerprinting, and pre-employment health screenings.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, trainings, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in residential, community-based, long-term care, behavioral health, or human services settings.
• Experience with medication administration, G-Tube care, and health record documentation.
• Familiarity with DDS regulations and person-centered support practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and respond to the health needs of individuals served.
• Follow physician orders and nursing directives and administer medications, injections, treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
• Monitor vital signs and health conditions, document observations, and support specialized medical needs such as G-Tube care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency care as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care; communicate with healthcare providers, pharmacies, hospitals, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain medication records, nursing notes, medical consultation forms, and other required documentation; monitor medication inventories and order supplies.
• Assess health concerns and make recommendations about participation in activities, programs, and community outings; observe and report changes in physical, behavioral, or mental status.
• Support preventive healthcare and wellness education and implement health-related policies, procedures, and individualized care plans.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, feeding, and dietary guidelines while encouraging independence, dignity, and skill development.
• Support participation in recreational, vocational, and community activities.
• Complete nursing notes, incident reports, medical reviews, and other records; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide health updates.
• Comply with Oak Hill, DDS, DPH, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements and maintain confidentiality and accurate health records.
• Use First Aid, CPR, emergency response procedures, approved lifting and transfer techniques, Hoyer lifts, and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Assist with behavior support plans and individualized programming as needed.
• Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles to medical appointments, community activities, and other destinations.
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers; attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Assist with orienting and mentoring new employees as needed and contribute to a positive, mission-driven team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and shift differential opportunities, where applicable.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an annual Oak Hill contribution equal to 9.5% of eligible earnings, regardless of employee contribution.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental coverage options.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Professional development and career advancement pathways.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree