LPN - Adult Day Program Nurse

Job Objective

Coordinates delivery of nursing and social services for adult day participants

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited nursing school
• Experience: 2-3 years of nursing experience. Experience working with the elderly and those with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease preferred; work in a community-based setting and knowledge of services and entitlements for frail elderly are a plus.
• Licensure: State of Connecticut Nursing License; CPR certification

Job Standards

• Demonstrates clear, compassionate, and effective nursing, demonstrating excellent judgement
• Communicates effectively with clients, employees, and care partners
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships both within the organization and community
• Empathetic, culturally aware, inclusive, and person-centered of all we serve
• Respect client privacy and dignity
• Creative, supportive, and educational approach to working with clients with a variety of needs and reactions to new life circumstances
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and accomplish deadlines in an organized fashion
• Utilizes Microsoft suite, including Outlook, and Excel; flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing software technology
• Ability to travel to client homes and other community sites as necessary related to networking and intakes
• Availability of personal vehicle for work-related travel (mileage reimbursed)
• Travels primarily within Fairfield and New Haven counties
• All other related duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct new client intakes and assessments to determine the appropriateness of referrals and encourage participation at start of program and once enrolled
• Conduct/assess the nutritional, medical, physical and mental functional needs of the clients during the initial assessment and ongoing as necessary within scope of nursing practice