What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at UniversaCare?
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse – Per Diem
Location: Waterbury, CT and surrounding towns.
Education/Qualifications: Candidates must possess a current Connecticut LPN license and possess and maintain CPR certification. Home health care experience is preferred.
Shift/Schedule: Days, evenings, and weekend.
Benefits:
1. Competitive Pay –
a. Paid on a per-diem visits on a weekly basis, at the applicable per diem rates.
b. Orientation hours are paid hourly at $25.00/hour, until the LPN is signed off to work independently.
2. Mileage reimbursement of $0.50/mile.
Job Description:
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Responsibilities include following the plan of care and providing treatments.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medication etc.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Must comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.
Salary : $25
