Licensed Practical Nurse - Norwalk, CT (PRN)
Constellation Health is seeking a dynamic Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Norwalk and Stamford, CT!
Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing care for our clients and patients in their home or community setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN is responsible for assisting in the planning for the patient's and family care under the direction of the RN the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care established by physician, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care reputed company. The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the philosophy, goals and culture of reputed company.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties reputed company to end of life care.
- Implements reputed company nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and reputed company patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures reputed company the scope and limits of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Observes records and reports to immediate supervisor if any changes in patient's condition.
- Participates in coordination of hospice and other home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include RN, hospice aide, MSW, OT, PT, ST, Registered Dietician, Spiritual Counselor or Clinical Supervisor.
- Participates in Hospice reputed company meetings
- Implements care to reputed company reputed company of comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving for the patient and family.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also, participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement team activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
- Some weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed
reputed company Offer
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
- Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and reputed company.
- The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Why Constellation?
- Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat reputed company members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.