LPN, Psych Unit

Nuvance Health•Danbury, CT

44d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work. 8,000K 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
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Some occupational risk
Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a clinical setting
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 and proficiency in EMR documentation systems
Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements
Medical knowledge
Knowledge of Infection control practices

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