LPN 7am-3pm EOW

8hr 7am-3pm LPN every other weekend

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then we want to meet you.

Whitney Center's mission is Excellence in Senior Living. We achieve this mission through the application of our values in creating engagement opportunities for those we serve to achieve their personal fulfillment. Our values: Community, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork are the foundation of our person centered philosophy. We treat all members of our community- our residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion.

We are proud to offer:

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Long Term/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the well being of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Include the following and other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates nursing activities with the activities of other departments when necessary.

• Participates in orientation of new nursing staff.

• Assigns duties to C.N.A.’s as directed.

• Provides individual instruction and in-service programs for C.N.A.’s who are direct reports.

• Participates in monitoring the resident care plan and works toward meeting goals.

• Gives and receives shift reports.

• Acts as first responder for all emergency treatment to residents in community residential area when needed.

• Makes accurate and timely assessments of residents under her/his care and documents as required in the medical record to ensure resident care plan is meeting goals.

• Reports changes in condition of residents to physicians and responsible party documenting same in the medical record and carries out physician orders accurately.

• Properly administers medications and treatments in a timely fashion.

• Transcribes written physician orders according to policy.

• Monitors laboratory studies and reports results to physicians.

• Performs restorative and rehabilitative nursing for residents by teaching self-help and independence in activities of daily living according to the resident care plan.

Expectations:

Responsible for oversight of residents and staff.

Education and Experience:

Licensed Nurse in CT; one-year to two years in Assistant Living or Home care setting preferred.

Condition of Employment:

Candidate must successfully complete Pre-Employment Medical Clearance: consisting of a Physical, PPD, Drug Test.