Licensed Practical Nurse -3 & 3-11

Location

Evergreen Woods | EW - Evergreen Woods
88 Notch Hill Rd
North Branford, CT 06471, USA

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $29.70 USD per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse needed to provide professional and restorative nursing services including resident assessments, vital sign recording, medication administration and treatments, hands‑on resident care, timely medication and treatment administration, accurate verbal and written reporting, and rapid response to emergencies.

• Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided.
• Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.
• Follows the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Care Plan; assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Assists with in‑service and on‑the‑job training and mentoring of team members.
• Participates in and attends all required in‑service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.

This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.

The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

No travel is expected; occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing.
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Four‑year college or university degree desired.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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