LPN, Psych Unit / Emergency Department, Evening

Nuvance Health•Danbury, CT

46d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. 6,500K Sign On Bonus! (for eligible candidates only) Required: Sign-On Bonus for external candidates with minimum of 1-year current LPN experience. Internal candidates who transfer to bonus eligible positions do not qualify. Bonus paid over a 14 month period of continuous full time employment. Summary: The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs. This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

Requirements

LPN license
BLS certification
Completion of state approved LPN program
LPN license ( pass NCLEX-PN exam)
BLS certified
1-2 years recent nursing experience
Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy
Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements
HS Graduate or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a clinical setting
Medical knowledge
Knowledge of Infection control practices
Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing.
Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.
Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients.
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.
Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work.
Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work.
Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences.
Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development
Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care
Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes