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The Village for Families and Children Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sub-Acute Stabilization in Hartford, Connecticut
The Village for Families and Children
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sub-Acute Stabilization
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Job Tracking ID:512620-881060 Job Location:Hartford, CT Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education:High School/GED Job Type:Full-Time/Regular Date Updated:06/18/2024 Years of Experience:Up to 2 Years Starting Date:06/18/2024 Salary:27.00 to 30.00(0) USD
Job Description
About The Village:The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure youre joining an organization thats just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
https://thevillage.org/careers/
2nd or 3rd shift - flexible hours
$27-30 per hour
$2500 sign on bonus!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct care and nursing services within their scope of practice to clients as prescribed by program regulations
- Obtains client data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/Nursing Supervisor/Licensed prescriber
- Documents nursing progress notes as needed
- Provides discharge teaching and summary
- Monitors for efficacy and side effects of medications
- Develops nursing care plans for children with medical needs under RN supervision
- Participates in multidisciplinary Rounds
- Collaborates with psychiatrists to coordinate the psychiatric care of clients throughout their treatment course
- Provides first aid
- Monitors medical and dental health parameters of clients and collaborates with health care providers in the community under RN supervision
- Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration, medical records, etc.
- Maintains medication cart and emergency medication supplies
- Assists psychiatrists with communication and coordination with parents/guardians, school, pharmacies, and health care providers
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
- Must hold a current LPN license in CT
- CPR certified
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Ability to multi-task while managing emotional states remaining calm and practicing patience
Job Benefits
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
https://thevillage.org/our-benefits/
The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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