What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Oak Hill/Gilead?
We’re seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Nurse Practitioners (LPN) who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. For this position, we are specifically seeking LPN candidates who can work a variety of schedule types in our Shelton, CT, Bloomfield, CT and Middletown, CT group home locations.
About the Job
Minimum Requirements:
- State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Valid Driver’s license
- 3 Years of experience working in a healthcare or group home setting
- Familiarity with caring for individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs
Benefits:
- Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
- Staff Recognition and Appreciation
- Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary
- Shift Differentials
Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance, guidance and instruction in activities of daily living; including personal hygiene; meal preparation, the serving and feeding of meals; housekeeping activities; social and recreational activities; behavior modification; medication administration and other activities related to maintaining residents'/program participants’ well-being.
- Attends to the health needs of residents/program participants by becoming familiar with and maintaining current knowledge of their health issues.
- Maintains resident/program participant health by contacting the physician in medical emergencies, writing an incident report, and keeping the Manager or Program Supervisor and Group Home Nurse informed.
- Facilitates resident/program participant care and provides awareness and access to important health related information by taking doctors' orders and recording the information on medication Kardex, medication cards, nursing notes, and in the shift-to-shift communication book.
- Provides information to ensure continuity in care and programming by communicating all medical concerns regarding residents/program participants to the incoming shift, verbally and in writing. (Addresses all medical issues concerning residents under "Nursing Notes" in the medical, to ensure follow-up and awareness.
- Transportation of individuals
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Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.