Lpn, Psych Unit Department, Part Time Day

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

• 8K Sign On Bonus!
• Required: Sign-On Bonus for external candidates with minimum of 1-year current of LPN experience. Internal candidates who transfer to bonus eligible positions do not qualify. Bonus paid over a 14 months period of continuous employment in the Department.

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.

Required : LPN license

Control Hours: 24.00

Work Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm w/ alternate weekends. BCU primary w cross train to 6/7 West.

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

Other information:

Knowledge of Infection control practices

Critical thinking skills

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

Education:

Completion of state approved LPN program

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Part-Time

Department: Psych Unit Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range:

$24.00 - $36.00 per hour

Credentials:

Essential:

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Basic Life Support

Education:

Essential:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working conditions:

Essential:

• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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