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Masonicare LPN Licensed Practical Nurse in Wallingford, Connecticut

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Masonicare Health Center – Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 16hrs/wk / EOW

RN or LPN will be considered

Why work at Masonicare?

-Weekly Pay

-Full Benefits Package / 401K Retirement Plan

-Generious PTO program

-Tuition Reimbursement

“Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare’s mission and core values – Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.”

The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT.

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, an RN Registered Nurse or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse at the Masonicare Health Center is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients. Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Nurse - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:

a. Medication/Treatment Administration

b. Teaching

c. Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation

of the interdisciplinary care plan.

Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure.

Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
1. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
Participates in quality improvement activities as directed

Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Experience: 1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting preferred. New Grads may be considered. Previous LPN or CNA experience is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN license or LPN license in the State of Connecticut

Key Competencies: Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff; to effectively interact with residents and staff; organized; ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information; and familiarity with the Care Plan Development.

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Job ID: 11719

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