About this role
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)
Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT
Night Shift 24hrs/wk/EOW
Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN, for assigned patients in assigned areas practicing Evidence-Based nursing as the standard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides nursing care appropriate to the age, needs and abilities of the resident/patient including:
a. Medication & treatment administration
b. Teaching
c. Implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
2. Contributes to the care plan development by collecting and recording data in an ongoing and systematic manner.
3. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet resident/patient and unit needs.
4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required per regulation / facility P&P. Competently uses Electronic Medical Record.
5. Supervises the care provided by the CNA's to assure compliance with the interdisciplinary care plan and resident profile.
6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory inservices.
7. Participants in quality improvement programs as directed.
- Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for practical nursing
Experience: 1+ years clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current State of CT license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
Night Shift 24hrs/wk/EOW
Other facts
About Masonicare Corp
Masonicare is Connecticut's leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors. We are not-for-profit and have more than 120 years of experience behind us. We're recognized for the quality, compassionate care and steadfast support we provide to our residents and patients. We serve patients throughout CT, in a variety of settings.
Today, Masonicare encompasses a broad range of healthcare and senior living options through our many affiliates statewide:
Masonicare Health Center
Masonicare at Ashlar Village
Masonicare at Chester Village
Masonicare at Mystic
Masonicare at Wesley Heights
The Apartments on Masonic Avenue
Masonicare at Greenridge Place
Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington
Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington
Masonicare at Crosby Commons
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice
The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT
Masonicare at Home
Masonicare's affiliates are accredited and approved for excellence by their respective accrediting bodies, including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), as well as being Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Connecticut. Accreditation assures a high standard of care and best practices for governance and financial management.
To learn more about Masonicare, and/or to review a complete listing of our current jobs, please visit www.masonicare.org
What you'll do
- The LPN provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN, including medication administration and implementation of care plans. They also document patient information and supervise CNAs to ensure compliance with care plans.
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