Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-time, 40 hours Wethersfield

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-time, 40 hours Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals by monitoring health status and providing appropriate treatments to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to enable their highest quality of life in terms of their physical, emotional, and mental health while adhering to Oak Hill’s policies and procedures. This person will inspire others and make a life changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will help expand Oak Hill’s ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as an LPN, our team will support you to reach your career goals. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop your career while an Oak Hill employee.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Group Home

Location: Wethersfield

Pay Class: Full-Time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm

Weekly Hours: 40

Union | non-exempt

At Oak Hill , we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a full, meaningful, and independent life. For more than 130 years, our mission has focused on empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives through innovative programs, exceptional care, and a commitment to inclusion.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team and provide essential nursing support to individuals with disabilities living in a residential group home setting.

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Sign-on bonus subject to applicable eligibility requirements and Oak Hill's bonus agreement.

What You'll Do

As an LPN, you will play a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we serve. Working collaboratively with Direct Support Professionals, program leadership, physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members, you will:

• Provide direct nursing care and ongoing health monitoring for individuals living in a group home setting.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
• Monitor, assess, and document changes in individuals' health status.
• Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and communication with healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medication administration records.
• Support and educate residential staff on healthcare plans, medication protocols, and individual health needs.
• Respond appropriately to medical concerns and emergencies.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and the highest possible quality of life for every individual served.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a compassionate nurse who understands that exceptional healthcare is about more than clinical skills—it's about building trust, respecting individuality, and helping people thrive.

Qualifications:

• Current Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to person-centered care, dignity, inclusion, and respect.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Oak Hill's driving requirements, as applicable to the position.

Why Oak Hill?

This is more than a nursing job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

At Oak Hill, you will join a mission-driven organization where your expertise and compassion directly support individuals in achieving greater independence, health, and quality of life. Every day brings the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and be part of a team dedicated to helping people reach their fullest potential.

If you're an LPN who wants to combine your clinical skills with purpose-driven work, we invite you to join Oak Hill and make a difference—one person, one day, one life at a time.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io . We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.