RN / LPN - Nursing Need - Day Shift

Hospital for Special Care Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Work Shift:
First Shift Department:
Autism Outpatient
We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

THIS JOB IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS!

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program
Required: Current licensure as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut
Minimum one year LPN experience in a medical/surgical or long-term care setting.
Under the direction of a registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and graduate practical nurse functions within the team as a professional caregiver providing quality care to patients and their families. This involves collecting data, collaborating with the RN in the planning of patient care, implementing the plan, and assisting in the evaluation of outcomes.

Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling as related to patient care. frequently for medication carts/equipment and 50 pounds occasionally for patient care and mobility activities. In addition, this job requires frequent use of gross, fine motor and sensory skills in order to pass medications, perform assessments and treatments, and handle equipment used in patient care.

A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical terms and definitions is required.
A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical documentation is necessary.
Job requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, and the ability perform these operations with common and decimal fractions. To compute ratio, rate, and percent, and perform arithmetic operation involving units of weights, measures and volume.
There is an occasional need to be outdoors. Response to emergencies is required. . Employees in this role may be required to float to other patient care units or departments based on operational and patient care needs, provided they possess the required competencies and qualifications for the assignment.
Assists the registered nurse, as delegated, in collecting data within scope of practice.
Collaborates with RN in formation of a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on anticipated patient outcomes.
Collaborates with RN information of discharge plan which is consistent with the patient's progression through the continuum of care.
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care.
Responds appropriately in an emergency situation as per Hospital for Special Care policy and protocol.
Provides direct care that recognizes differences and needs of patients with an awareness of specific disabilities, age, developmental levels, and cultural background.
Recognizes changes in patient's condition and communicates changes to RN.
Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to deliver patient care.
Collaborates with RN and physician/physician assistant/APRN in order to evaluate or revise a patient's medical plan of care.
Plans for discharge/education needs and provides necessary materials, referrals and resources to patient/family/caregivers.
Administers medications according to HSC policies and standards including documentation of medication administration.
Completes documentation of all patient data collected, plan of care, interventions, education, interdisciplinary communication and patient outcomes in collaboration with RN as needed.
Performs assigned patient care activities according to Hospital for Special Care standards.
Utilizes and adheres to nursing and multidisciplinary standards, policies and protocols.
Adheres to guidelines and standards of regulatory agencies.
Participates as a resource to unit staff and students on clinical affiliations.