LPN Psych Night Part time

Description

Position at Danbury Hospital

Intro :

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Job Description :

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.

Summary :

The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs.

This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

Required : LPN license, BLS certification

Control Hours : 24.00

Work Shift : 11 : 00pm-7 : 30am alternating weekends

Responsibilities :

Other information : Medical knowledge

Knowledge of Infection control practices

Prefer experience in a clinical setting

Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy

Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems

Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements

Education :

Completion of state approved LPN program

LPN license ( pass NCLEX-PN exam)

BLS certified

1-2 years recent nursing experience

Location : Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type : Part-Time

Work Schedule : Night 8

Department : Emergency Department

Exempt : No

Salary Range :

$29.00 - $42.25 per hour

Education :

Working conditions : Essential :

Closing :

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!