Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Day Program

Company: St. Vincent's Special Needs Center
Location: Stratford
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Description


Job Schedule: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Job Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details:


Work where every moment matters.


Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.


For over 60 years, St. Vincent's Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization. As a private provider of residential services for DDS, SVSNS' group homes are licensed by DDS and proudly hold the distinction of consistently attaining maximum licensure and accreditation status.


Today, we operate 8 fully accessible licensed Adult group homes (each house is home to six residents) in six communities: Bridgeport, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Newtown and Trumbull.


Job Summary: Provides basic clinical care to clinic patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.


Responsibilities:


Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).

Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.

Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Oversee clinical quality initiatives are current; assist with closing care gaps.

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.

Maintains safe clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Carries our orders under the direction of the physician.

Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the site.

Adapts positively to a fast paced challenging environment.

Assists individuals to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual, development, health and safety needs.

Exhibits effective oral, written and electronic skills.

Other Duties as assigned


Qualifications


Required Credential(s):


* Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


One or more of the following:


* Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


* Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.


Work Experience: 5 years of medical office experience preferred.


We take great care of careers.


With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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