LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Reports to: Director of Nursing

First Shift: 7a-7p

Second Shift 7p-7a

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Alternatives mission is to support a healthy and safe community that values respect, diversity and happiness.

Function: To provide comprehensive medical support to each supported individual. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will work within her entire scope of practice and be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care is being consistently delivered to all supported individuals. LPN is considered the manager on shift when program manager is not available.

Health:Support our individuals to have optimal health and well-being. Provide bedside care, administer medications & treatments, document therapeutic effects, take vital signs, assist with individual comfort, change colostomies, tracheotomies, prepare enemas and catherization’s, collect samples, and monitor G/J tubes. Attend Physician appointments when needed. Coach, guide and manage DSP to provide optimal health. Ensure our individuals are free from abuse & neglect. Complete all necessary reporting and documentation.

Safety:Keep our individuals safe. Consult and follow RN care plans. Safely assist our individuals throughout their day. Supervise meal preparedness and mealtimes based on personal needs. Report unsafe conditions to the Program Manager. Follow all safety policies to foster a safe working environment.

Time:Positively represent our individuals’ skills to succeed. Uphold agency mission & values. Understand and follow through with agency policy and procedures. Communicate positively and clearly with Managers/co-workers, physicians, guardians, advocates, family members and others involved in the care of the people we support. Complete required training in timely manner. Maintain satisfactory attendance and complete all assigned tasks on shift. Maintains adequate medical inventory in the program.

Mind:Support our individuals to achieve their personal outcomes. Help individuals make their own choices to understand and learn. In a way that supports their individual plan. Support our individuals with their daily living skills. Role-model positive behavioral techniques to promote dignity and respect.

Spirit:Support our individuals and encourage meaningful interactions. Assist with community outings and in-house recreation. Create a therapeutic environment rich in experiences and activity that promote personal growth and development through choice making and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Valid Practical Nurse License from State of CT
• Valid CT Driver's License
• Mandatory Flu Vaccinations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please provide at least two professional references.

License/Certification:

• LPN License (Required)
• CT Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person