What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - 24 Hour/Evenings-Medical/ Telemetry Unit-Hooker 1 position at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and Careers?
Job Summary: Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of care to patients and their families, including medical treatments, on a variety of rehabilitation and medically complex nursing units, as needed. LPNs are valuable members of the healthcare team at Gaylord Hospital and are exposed to a wide range of clinical experiences and skills.
- Current CT LPN License required
- Patient care/Healthcare experience preferred but not required
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross BLS Certification required
WORK SCHEDULE: 24 Hours/week, Evening Shift; rotating weekends and holidays.
Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:
Milne 1 & 2: Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:
- Continuous telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator support and weaning
- LVAD patient population
- Heart Transplant population
Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical Units offer skills such as:
- Stroke
- Complex wounds
- Telemetry
- Pulmonary care
Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Spinal cord Injury
BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:
- 2021, 2022 & 2023 voted Top 100 Workplace in CT
- 2024 and 2025 Certified Great Place to Work
- Competitive rate of pay and generous shift differentials
- Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
- State-of-the-art technology
- Newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts in all patient rooms
- Nurse Residency Program and comprehensive orientation program
- LPN Clinical Advancement Program
- Strong Nursing Shared Governance
- Specialty nursing certification & tuition reimbursements
- Free parking, beautiful and safe campus
- Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Office of Integrative Medicine to support our employees and patients
APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!
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