Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Our nursing team is passionate about providing exemplary care and exceeding customer service expectations. They remain patient, tactful, cheerful and enthusiastic at all times and they believe that working as a team is the best way to care for their residents. Great staff to patient ratio, wonderful working environment and collaborative team culture. Apply today!

Full-Time: 32 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses the health care needs of residents and works with the physician, where appropriate, in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of care/plan of treatment consistent with professional standards and Seabury policies.

2. Provides direct nursing care consistent with Seabury policies and physician orders under the supervision of a RN.

3. Maintains a current treatment plan/plan of care, updated physicians orders and accurate records on each resident. Communicates a plan of care and instructions to Certified Nursing Assistants. Documents according to Seabury’s guidelines.

4. Functions as a primary nurse, as assigned, in coordinating resident’s needs. Identifies community resources and assists residents/caregivers in accessing services needed for continuity of care. Assists in identifying and ordering supplies/medications/equipment needed for patient care.

5. Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants in performance of their resident care responsibilities.

6. Provides consultation, instruction, orientation and in-services education to other members of the healthcare team, where appropriate.

7. Involves residents and their families/significant others in developing and implementing the plan of care.

8. Provides resident and family teaching including (but not limited to) teaching regarding safety, advances directives, patient’s rights, medications, and specific therapists.

9. Maintains professional licensure and other requirements (i.e. CEU credits) as required by all states in which the LPN will practice.

10. Demonstrates compliance with all of Seabury’s policies and procedures, including residents care practice, clinical record documentation and educational commitments.

11. Reports resident progress to case managers, physicians, clinical managers and other team members as appropriate. Documents coordination of care and communication with other disciplines.

12. Participates in discharge planning and discharge teaching. Provides discharge documentation at time of discharge.

13. IV NURSES ONLY: Performs IV procedures and therapies according to the guidelines set in Seabury’s IV program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Connecticut

· IV LPN: Previous experience in IV therapy. Completes PharMerica’s IV program or shows proof of competency through an IV Certification Course.

· One year of acute care experience required preferred.

All employees receive:

• Performance Bonuses/Annual Increases
• PayActiv Program! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow (50% of your wages are accessible the next day, no need to wait until "pay-day" to access funds)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Conveniently located on the public CT Transit Line
• Verizon Wireless Discount, 18%
• Employee discount in the on-site Bistro
• Free secure parking
• Highly Vaccinated Campus
• Retirement Plan - 403B - with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% of salary after one year
• Free access to the Fitness and Wellness Center, pool and walking trails

Our 32-hour employees also receive:

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time off
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans. Seabury shares in the cost of this coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Company provided life insurance as well as options for additional voluntary life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  

Who We Are: Seabury is a premier Not-for-Profit Active Life Plan Community located on 66 acres of beautiful Connecticut countryside. We have a comprehensive continuum of care and services that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and homemaker companion services. In addition, we offer Seabury At Home, an innovative, home-based life care program designed for individuals who prefer to age in place in their own homes. As a free-standing not-for-profit Life Plan Community, Seabury is committed to providing excellence in health care, services, and accommodations, emphasizing a "Wellness for Life" philosophy for both residents and staff.  

What We Do: Seabury employees are passionate about providing Five-Star customer service and are committed to exceptional resident care. We live our company Vision daily by "Revolutionizing the Experience of Aging!" 

Thank you for your interest in Seabury ~ we look forward to talking with you about how you can impact our residents' and members’ lives!