Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Float LPN (Wellness Nurse)
Location: Travels between Newtown, Danbury and Bethel, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Nursing
Schedule: 7am-3pm

About Us:

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our senior and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking LPNs to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary:

The Float LPN Wellness Nurse assists and supports the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of nursing services in the community. The Float LPN will travel between Maplewood at Twinsburg, Maplewood at Chardon, and Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Direct care and service to residents
• Teaching and wellness counseling
• Health Promotion
• Participation in assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN)
• Support of residents and families
• Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants
• Training of associates and auditing of care
• Completing monthly in-service training as required

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State
• Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience
• Experience and/or special interest working with older adults
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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