Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

A member of the Community Health Department (CHD,) a licensed practical nurse (LPN) responsible for provision of an organized program directed toward community education and health improvement. Utilizes nursing skills to analyze, develop, and implement community education programs and community screenings based on departmental priorities. Assists with staff education related to caring for people from different cultures and diversity issues. Works in conjunction with other members of the CHD.

Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years previous LPN nursing experience required. Five (5) years previous nursing experience in community health preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current State of CT LPN license, BLS certification and valid drivers license with clean record required. 

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.