LPN Charge Nurse

Wilton Meadows Healthcare is a 5 Star (highest rating an excellent place to work) 148-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Wilton, CT. We are seeking a full-time License Practical /Charge Nurse .

$5000/year educational benefit available

Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

• Medical knowledge
• Patience
• Compassion
• Kindness
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Stamina and physical endurance
• Observational skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Empathy

Licensed Practical Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
• LPN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $30.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilton, CT 06610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location