Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Child Protection/Welfare, Child and Youth Services, Clinical Assessment, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Diversity, Documentation, First Aid, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Side Effects, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
9 days ago
About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM): $3.00 per hour. 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): $2.50 per hour.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct care and nursing services within their scope of practice to clients as prescribed by program regulations
Obtains client data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/Nursing Supervisor/Licensed prescriber
Documents nursing progress notes as needed
Provides discharge teaching and summary
Monitors for efficacy and side effects of medications
Develops nursing care plans for children with medical needs under RN supervision
Participates in multidisciplinary Rounds
Collaborates with psychiatrists to coordinate the psychiatric care of clients throughout their treatment course
Provides first aid
Monitors medical and dental health parameters of clients and collaborates with health care providers in the community under RN supervision
Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration, medical records, etc.
Maintains medication cart and emergency medication supplies
Assists psychiatrists with communication and coordination with parents/guardians, school, pharmacies, and health care providers
Keyword: • Direct nursing care • Vital signs monitoring • Progress documentation • Discharge teaching • Medication monitoring • Nursing care plans • Multidisciplinary rounds • Psychiatric coord Required Experience:
EDUCATION
Must hold a current LPN license in CT
CPR certified
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1 year experience
Ability to multi-task while managing emotional states remaining calm and practicing patience
Benefits:
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.