Licensed Practical Nurse
Childrens Center Of Hamden Inc
This is a Full-time position in Hamden, CT posted January 2, 2022.
The Children’s Center of Hamden
– Hamden, CT
Remote Type N/A
Position Type Full Time
High School
Salary Range $30.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage None
Job Shift Undisclosed
Job Category Nurse
Description
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.
Our Mission
– We are a behavioral health organization dedicated to helping individuals of all cultural backgrounds achieve their highest level of functioning through quality treatment, education and care.
Our vision
– The Children’s Center of Hamden works to build the foundation for the future success of the individuals we serve.
Our core values
– excellence, respect, service, positivity, and compassion
– promote healthier decision-making so that troubled youth can become contributing members of their families and community.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing compassionate, holistic, behavioral health care to a culturally diverse population in need and in crisis.
The Children’s Center of Hamden’s focus is to help our clients achieve their highest level of function through treatment, education and care.
Qualified individuals need to work independently within the LPN’s scope of practice per CT guidelines.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for reporting all concerns, assessments, subjective and objective data to the RN on shift.
The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director and Medical Director.
Schedule: Day/evening rotating,7:00am
– 3:00pm or 3:00pm
– 11:00pm, with every other weekend.
Qualifications
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience in a congregate care setting.
Understanding of the dynamics of our special needs population and ability to work effectively with them.
Experience in the implementation of trauma-informed care.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry into EMR.
Education:
Proof of current Connecticut licensure as an LPN.
Previous Experience:
Experience with pediatric population highly encouraged.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
