Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sub-Acute Stabilization

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 with national distinction 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.

https://thevillage.org/careers/

Shift hours: Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11

$27-$30 per hour commensurate with experience

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

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Provides discharge teaching and summary
• Monitors for efficacy and side effects of medications
• Develops nursing care plans for children with medical needs under RN supervision
• Participates in multidisciplinary Rounds
• 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
Required Experience:

EDUCATION

• Must hold a current LPN license in CT
• CPR certified

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Ability to multi-task while managing emotional states remaining calm and practicing patience

Benefits: