Licensed Practical Nurse LPNs in Eastern CT

Clients throughout Eastern Connecticut requiring shifts from 6, 8, to 12 hours. Day and night shifts available. Work per diem, part-time, or around your current schedule. Shifts provide 1:1 care in the home environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with management on complex/unique cases.
• Monitor/assess patients' condition and effects of the care plan.
• Oversee/supervise care provided to patients by Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessionals.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and execute the patient's safe discharge from service.
• Ensure physician's orders, discharge summaries, and communication to team members, patients, and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and consult with patient's physician as needed; manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document content and process of all services provided in the internal system properly.
• Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients' homes/facilities.
• Travel to patients' homes and/or other facilities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• CT LPN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience as an LPN.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card (drivers preferred).

About the Company

Alvita Care is a mission-driven home healthcare and personal care agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in areas such as in-home personal care, Alzheimer's & dementia care, palliative & hospice care, and geriatric care management. Alvita Care has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Our clients are all private-pay; we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. As we expand, we seek top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs, including private-duty one-on-one care and facility-based care cases.