What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Psych Unit / Emergency Department, Night position at Danbury Hospital?
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.
- 9,000K Sign On Bonus! (
- for eligible candidates only)
- Required : Sign-On Bonus for external candidates with minimum of 1-year current LPN experience. Internal candidates who transfer to bonus eligible positions do not qualify. Bonus paid over a 14 month period of continuous full time employment.
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 care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.
Required : LPN license, BLS certification
Control Hours : 32.00
Work Shift : 11 : 00pm-7 : 30am alternating weekends
Responsibilities :
Other information : Medical knowledge
Knowledge of Infection control practices
Prefer experience in a clinical setting
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
Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems
Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements
Education :
Completion of state approved LPN program
LPN license ( pass NCLEX-PN exam)
BLS certified
1-2 years recent nursing experience
Location : Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type : Part-Time
Work Schedule : Night 8
Department : Emergency Department
Exempt : No
Salary Range :
28.00 - $41.32 per hour
Education :
Working conditions : Essential :
EOE, including disability / vets.
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 Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Salary : $28 - $41
