Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Psych Unit, Evening shift

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 Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes Other information: Medical knowledge Knowledge of Infection control practices 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

Location

• Danbury-24
• Hospital
• Ave
• Work
• Type:
• Part-Time
• Work
• Schedule:
• Evening 8
• Department:
• Psych
• Unit
• Department
• Exempt: No

Salary Range

$29.00 - $42.25 per hour

Education

• 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. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!