Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn

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 Universal Health Services (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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, and operate outpatient services at multiple locations. The Inn at Trails Corner provides additional on-site accommodations and resources for clients.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a large provider of hospital and healthcare services with extensive facilities nationwide. UHS is a Fortune 500 company with numerous subsidiaries including acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN contributes to client care by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, and by participating in the development of a plan of care in consultation with nursing personnel.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciles medications and performs health screenings.
• Notes, transcribes, and implements Physician orders; faxes prescriptions to pharmacy as needed.
• Participates in the assisting, delegating, and giving of directed care.
• Contributes to the development of a care strategy in consultation with other nursing personnel.
• Evaluates clients medical condition.
• Inventory medications and update medication reconciliation form in chart.
• Reports to staff on medical conditions and medication changes.
• Ensures medications and supplies are available and orders medications from the pharmacy as needed.
• Educates clients on medications, medication management, health maintenance, substance abuse, and related topics.
• Monitors medical aspects of treatment for individuals 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, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and related programs (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
• Competitive compensation

Apply today to join our team!

LPN Requirement:

• Graduate of a licensed professional nurse training program.
• Licensed in the State of Connecticut as a licensed professional nurse.
• Minimum of one year experience in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field preferred.

Note: This description reflects typical responsibilities and qualifications and is not an all-inclusive list of duties.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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