Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn

Position: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Location: North Stonington

Responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) . UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation and in 2017 was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs.

The Inn offers overnight accommodations , full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Essential Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contributes to the care of clients by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, participating in the development of a strategy of care in consultation with other nursing personnel, and participating in the assisting, delegating, and giving of directed care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciles medication and performs health screenings.

• Accurately notes, transcribes, and implements Physician's orders and faxes prescriptions to pharmacy.

• Participates in the assisting, delegating, and giving of directed care.

• Participates in the development of a strategy of care in consultation with other nursing personnel.

• Evaluates client's medical condition.

• Inventories current medications and updates medication reconciliation form in chart.

• Reports to staff on medical conditions of clients and any medication changes.

• Ensures that appropriate medications and supplies are available and orders medications from the pharmacy as needed.

• Educates clients on medications, medication management, health maintenance, substance abuse, and other applicable topics.

• Monitors the medical aspects of treatment of persons afflicted with substance dependence and behavioral health conditions.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.

• • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University , SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
  • Competitive Compensation

Apply today to join our amazing team!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities…