Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Maplewood at Southport
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN -
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being apart of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.
Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. - We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. - As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to become part of our family. - We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
What we offer

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• Competitive wages
  
• Flexible shifts
  
• Paid training & uniforms
  
• Growth opportunities
  
• Bonus & incentive programs
  
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, -401K, company paid time-off, life insurance -policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary -Aflac insurance for our full-time employees
  
  Primary Responsibilities
  
  
• Medication administration
  
• Direct care and service to residents
  
• Teaching and wellness counseling
  
• Health Promotion
  
• Participation in assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN)
  
• Support of residents and families
  
• Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants
  
• Training of associates and auditing of care
  
• Completing monthly in-service training as required
  
  Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification
  
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State
  Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience
  Experience and/or special interest working with older adults
  Prior dementia and psych experience strongly preferred but not mandatory
  Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs.
  Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
  In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
  
  Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.
  Due to Department of Public Health requirements, all candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (1st vaccine, 2nd vaccine, and booster) before commencing work, unless they receive an approved exemption from Maplewood. - Those who do not obtain full vaccination and booster within that time frame, without an approved exemption, will be terminated.EducationRequired

  • Technical/other training or better in NursingLicenses & CertificationsRequired
    • Licensed Practical NurseSkillsPreferred
      • Computer/Technical Literacy
      • Communication SkillsBehaviorsPreferred
        • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
        • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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