Job description

Candlewood Valley is a 5 Star facility. Located in New Milford CT. We have 148 beds, with two long-term units, a secured memory care unit and a short-term unit. Become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and post hospital care.

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with the superior care delivered by our staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, customer service and excellence.

We are currently looking for qualified LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES to become part of our team.

Full Time 32 hours 3-11 includes every other weekend

Full Time 32 hours 11-7 includes every other weekend

$5000.00 sign on Bonus

We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Medical And Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401 k
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Premium pay on holidays
• Paid Holidays

LPN Qualifications

• current CT LPN license
• LPN must have excellent assessment skills
• LPN Must have the ability to communicate and work well with coworkers
• LPN must have excellent customer service skills
• prior long term care experience preferred

LPN Responsibilities:

• The LPN manages CNAs on the unit
• The LPN completes medication administration and Treatments as ordered
• The LPN communicates any issues with RN Supervisor
• The LPN communicates with residents, families, visitors, practitioners, and staff members
• The LPN notifies the RN Supervisor of any changes with residents

Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities:

• LPN plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• LPN interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• LPN obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• LPN provides routine care for patients.
• LPN observes patients’ health.
• LPN reviews medical charts.
• LPN accompanies patients to their rooms.
• LPN assists physicians and registered nurses.
• LPN communicates with patients and their families.
• LPN prepares specimens for lab courier.
• LPN administers medications.
• LPN provides wound care.
• LPN prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• LPN assists with patient comfort.
• LPN monitors catheters.

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

· Must have current CT LPN license

• LPN must have medical knowledge and observation skills
• LPN must have patience, compassion, kindness and critical thinking skills

· LPN must have excellent assessment and customer service skills

· LPN Must have the ability to communicate and work well with coworkers

· LPN should have prior long term care experience

• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Stamina and physical endurance
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Leadership skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Milford, CT 06776: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CT LPN License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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