LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp • Shelton, CT

3d • $27 - $38 • 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 providing 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 personalized care.

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

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, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree