Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years withnationaldistinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Shift hours: Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11

$27-$30 per hour commensurate with experience

1. nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM): $3.00 per hour.
2. rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM): $2.50 per hour.

Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Provides direct care and nursing services within their scope of practice to clients as prescribed by program regulations
Obtains client data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/Nursing Supervisor/Licensed prescriber
Documents nursing progress notes as needed
Develops nursing care plans for children with medical needs under RN supervision
Collaborates with psychiatrists to coordinate the psychiatric care of clients throughout their treatment course
Provides first aid
Monitors medical and dental health parameters of clients and collaborates with health care providers in the community under RN supervision
Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration, medical records, etc.
Maintains medication cart and emergency medication supplies
Assists psychiatrists with communication and coordination with parents/guardians, school, pharmacies, and health care providers

Keyword: • Direct nursing care • Vital signs monitoring • Progress documentation • Discharge teaching • Medication monitoring • Nursing care plans • Multidisciplinary rounds • Psychiatric coord
Must hold a current LPN license in CT
From: The Village For Families & Children