What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Oak Hill/Gilead?
Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals by monitoring health status and providing appropriate treatments to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to enable their highest quality of life in terms of their physical, emotional, and mental health while adhering to Oak Hill’s policies and procedures. This person will inspire others and make a life changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will help expand Oak Hill’s ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as an LPN, our team will support you to reach your career goals. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop your career while an Oak Hill employee.
About the position:
This LPN is required to work Thurs 11p-9a, Fri-Sat 11p-7a (28)
This position is located at Middletown -Pheasant Drive
The LPN assists in maintaining the health and well-being of program participants by monitoring health issues and implementing policies, procedures and programs designed to promote health and enhance independence and quality of life, in keeping with Oak Hill’s mission.
Minimum Requirements:
- State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Valid driver’s license
- 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
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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