Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Overnight Shifts

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a non-profit organization supporting adult individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities by providing them with Residential, Vocational, Recreation and Day Support Services.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to assist in caring for the health and wellbeing of Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. You will provide a range of services for the individuals based on their needs. This includes but is not limited to routine nursing services, personal care and domestic household services. This job opportunity takes a special kind of person who is patient, trusting, caring and communicative.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Must have an active LPN or LVN state license in Connecticut.
• One year of LPN experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• One year working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred not required.
• Working knowledge of DDS and related training requirements and regulations preferred not required.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
• Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
• Paid training.
• Staff recognition and appreciation.

Responsibilities:

• Administers medications according to DDS policies and procedures. Destroys medications with Program Manager or Supervisor as needed.
• Assists RN with nursing delegated tasks, staff trainings and in-services.
• Collaborate with the nursing team, support teams, and guardians to provide effective care.
• Reviews all individuals' medical files on a regular basis to ensure all medical needs are being met to comply with all licensing regulations, accreditation criteria, and agency policies.
• Prepares information for required reports for meetings, including annual and quarterly nursing assessments as assigned by the RN.
• Performs hands on nursing services.
• Assists with routine individual care and daily activities.
• Electronically record daily activities maintaining confidentiality and complying with all policies and procedures to protect the identity, medical, HIPPA information.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Efforts:

• May include extended periods of standing, sitting, walking with occasional periods of stooping, crouching, kneeling.
• Positions may require the ability to independently lift at least 25 pounds, push/pull varying weight (wheelchairs) or have to safely transfer ~35 pounds.