Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate and skilled care to clients in a substance abuse treatment setting at Stonington Institute, part of Universal Health Services.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN contributes to client care by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data, participating in development of a care strategy and assisting, delegating and providing directed care.

• Reconciles medication and performs health screenings.
• Accurately notes, transcribes and implements physician’s orders, prescriptions, faxes and pharmacy instructions.
• Assists, delegates and provides directed care.
• Develops strategy of care in consultation with other nursing personnel.
• Evaluates client’s medical condition.
• Inventories current medications and updates medication reconciliation form in chart.
• Reports to staff on medical conditions of clients and medication changes.
• Ensures appropriate medications and supplies are available and orders medications from pharmacy as needed.
• Educates clients on medications, medication management, health maintenance, substance abuse and other applicable topics.
• Monitors medical aspects of treatment of persons with substance dependence and behavioral health conditions.

• Graduate of a licensed professional nurse training program.
• Licensed in the State of Connecticut as a licensed professional nurse.
• Minimum of one year experience working in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field preferred.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement & tuition savings to continue nursing education (Chamberlain University), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, and more (for eligible part‑time and full‑time positions).
• Competitive compensation.

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