LPN - Adult Day Program Nurse

Mozaic Senior Life•Stratford, CT

About The Position

The Program Nurse - LPN coordinates delivery of nursing and social services for adult day participants. This part-time role is 16 hours per week, scheduled over two days per week. The nurse conducts intake assessments and evaluates clients’ nutritional, medical, physical, and mental functional needs at enrollment and as needed thereafter, within the scope of nursing practice. The position may require travel to client homes and community sites, primarily in Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Two to three years of nursing experience.
State of Connecticut nursing license.
CPR certification.
Ability to demonstrate clear, compassionate, effective nursing and sound judgment.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work empathetically, with cultural awareness and a person-centered approach, while respecting client privacy and dignity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in an organized manner.
Ability to use Microsoft Suite, including Outlook and Excel, and adapt to changing software technology.
Ability to travel to client homes and community sites as necessary.
Availability of a personal vehicle for work-related travel; mileage is reimbursed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Experience in a community-based setting.
Knowledge of services and entitlements for frail older adults.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of nursing and social services for adult day participants.
Conduct new client intakes and assessments to determine the appropriateness of referrals and encourage participation at program start and after enrollment.
Assess clients’ nutritional, medical, physical, and mental functional needs during initial assessments and on an ongoing basis as necessary within the scope of nursing practice.
Communicate effectively with clients, employees, and care partners.
Maintain positive working relationships within the organization and community.
Protect clients’ privacy and dignity and provide empathetic, culturally aware, inclusive, person-centered support.
Use an organized approach to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Travel to client homes and community sites as necessary for networking and intakes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.