School Nurse jobs in Meriden, CT

About Family Care:

Family Care Visiting Nurse is a comprehensive home-based health care company committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a compassionate and personalized manner. We strive to promote the independence of the individual while maintaining patient dignity and rights. The services are delivered by caring and responsive professionals in the comfort of the client’s home.

Job Description:

The LPN, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs selected nursing care for the sub-acute, convalescent and chronic client.

May assist the client in learning self-care techniques. Will complete appropriate clinical and progress notes.

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports and fosters the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the agency.

Reports to: Supervisor Clinical Services

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to respond to needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Ability to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive accurate reports.
• Proof of satisfactory completion of a medication course.

Working Environment:

Home visits to patients to include, weekends and holidays and consistent with agency policies and practices.

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting.

Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

High-stress environment related to dealing with patient illness.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/Disability
• 401k (after 6 months)
• Ample Vacation Time
• Company Tablet
• Fully Stocked Nursed bag with Supplies
• Training and Precepting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road