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

LPN Position at Danbury Hospital

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary: The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs. This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

Required: LPN license required. BLS certification required. 1 year of Behavioral Health Services experience preferred.

Control Hours: 32.00 Work Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays.

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: Day8 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.