Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under RN supervision exercising clinical judgment implementing care plans administering treatments and supervising unlicensed staff in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct focused patient assessments and report significant condition changes
Implement and evaluate nursing interventions
Administer medications and perform treatments as ordered
Document care accurately in PointClickCare (PCC)
Communicate pertinent clinical information to RNs physicians and care team members
Support discharge planning and patient/family education
Delegate and supervise unlicensed staff per policy and regulation
Maintain medication security including controlled substance counts
Participate in shift handoff and interdisciplinary coordination
Adhere to safety infection control HIPAA and regulatory standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
Current LPN license issued by the State Board of Nursing
Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing preferred
Ability to read write speak and understand English to ensure patient safety
Verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and company policy
Current BLS/CPR certification (required for SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs per state regulation)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
