LPN Surgical Trainee Cohort

Licensed Practical Nurse I

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

The Licensed Practical Nurse I provide care to patients and is responsible for performing designated tasks and responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and with a focus on supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching. The Licensed Practical Nurse I is knowledgeable about and supportive of Patient and Family Centered Care Model using a collaborative approach with the Register Nurse. The LPN I demonstrates clinical judgment by applying problem-solving techniques and by integrating skills and knowledge into clinical practice. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited LPN program. Current license in the State of Connecticut. EXPERIENCE: Prefer experience in a clinical procedural area. Must complete an approved medication course and forty (40) hours of supervised medication administration including medication verification, transcription of physician's prescriptions, preparation and administration of medications in accordance with department policy within one (1) year of employment with Y-NHH. Must also demonstrate competency in designated hospital and unit PHYSICAL DEMAND: Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; and moving/lifting patients of varying weights; CPR.