Licensed Practical Nurse at Oak Hill/Gilead

Middletown, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medication Administration, Activities Of Daily Living, Behavior Modification, Incident Report Writing, Physician Contact, Health Monitoring, Patient Care, Group Home Experience, Driver's License

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. 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 #INDOAK We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides assistance, guidance, and instruction in daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration for residents. Responsibilities also include attending to health needs, contacting physicians in emergencies, and ensuring continuity of care through detailed documentation and shift communication.