Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Psych Unit, Evening shift

# Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Psych Unit - Evening Shift Location: Danbury, CT, United States Employer: Nuvance Health / Danbury Hospital

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## About Us Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care, and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits.

With strong hearts and open minds, we are pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

### Danbury Hospital Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include:

• A Level III NICU
• A certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
• Compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program

### Our Accolades

• The Leapfrog Group: Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report: High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades: One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC): Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission: Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

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## Job Summary The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs. This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional caregivers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

### Requirements

• Required: LPN license
• Required: BLS certification
• Preferred: 1 year of Behavioral Health Services experience

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## Job Details

• Control Hours: 24.00
• Work Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (rotating weekends and holidays)
• Work Type: Part-Time
• Department: Psych Unit
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $29.00 - $42.25 per hour
• Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Location: Danbury, 24 Hospital Ave

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## Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing.
• Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
• Verifies, prepares, and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans, and glucoscans, etc., as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.
• Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.
• Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work.
• Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work.
• Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy, and understanding.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences.
• Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education, and self-development.
• Maintains clinical competency to support evidence-based care.
• Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes.

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## Other Information & Knowledge Requirements

• Medical Knowledge: Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience: Prefer experience in a clinical setting.
• Medication Training: Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration, including verification, preparation, and administration of medication in accordance with department policy.
• Documentation: Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems.
• Regulations: Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements.

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## Working Conditions

• Essential: Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force.
• Risk: Some occupational risk.
• Exposure: Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

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## Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, e.g., location, specialty service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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## Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact 203-739-7330 for reasonable accommodation requests only. Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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