Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Description:
Pay:
- Base pay now starting at $28.57 / hr
- Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $32.57 / hr
Benefits & Rewards:
- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
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Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the LPN position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team.The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.
Position:
We are seeking a LPN who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!
Schedule:
Tuesday 9a-5p
Wednesday 1p-9p
Thursday 9a-5p
Friday 7a-3p
Saturday 1p-9p
Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor or Registered Nurse, and in accordance with a Physician’s orders, the LPN will:
- Provide medical care, prescribed treatments, and assists in evaluations, in accordance with Nursing Practice standards, Devereux policy, and Glenholme procedures.
- Serve as an integral member of the students’ treatment team responsible for communicating changes in treatment, medication, and behavioral observations to authorized personnel. Will communicate medical information to external healthcare providers, parents, and agencies as required.
- Maintain students’ hard-copy, electronic medical/treatment records, and Devereux approved reporting systems in accordance with established procedures; and, safeguard the security of protected health information in accordance with Glenholme procedures, and internal and external policies. All file maintenance, medical reports, and data entry must be performed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in the initial and on-going training of Glenholme employees, in areas to include, but not limited to, emergency procedures, and the use of prescribed medical equipment.
- Coordinate external medical and dental appointments; and, provide or arrange for students’ transportation to same.
- Maintain cleanliness and security of the treatment and medical department environment in accordance with established infection control procedures.
- On-call rotations as needed and scheduled.
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Qualifications:
- Current Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
- Minimum of (1) year experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health, Human Services, Residential Treatment, or Community Mental Health environment
- Valid Connecticut Drivers’ License and satisfactory three-year driving history record
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.