LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Join Our Team at Laurel RidgeLaurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!Location: 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877LPN OpportunitiesFull-Time - Evenings 3p-11pPart-Time - All shiftsWhat You'll Do:As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and oversee the implementation of care plans.Key Responsibilities:Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providersMonitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical informationCollaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plansProviding wound care and other nursing interventions as neededSupervising and supporting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in delivering careEnsuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocolsIf you are a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on the lives of others in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Laurel Ridge family will enjoy:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residentsWhat You'll BringQualifications of an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) include:Valid state license (LPN)Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient careInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothStrong clinical skills including the administration of medicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environmentWe Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.