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LPN

Middlesex Health

Portland, CT
4 days ago

Job Description

LPN at Middlesex Health summary:

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position involves providing holistic, evidence-based nursing care to patients of diverse backgrounds within a family medicine setting. The role requires adherence to professional nursing standards and legal regulations, providing care consistent with the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and guidelines from nursing associations. Candidates must hold a practical nursing license, relevant experience, and certification in CPR/AED, with benefits including continuing education and tuition assistance.

Position Highlights

  • Department: Family Medicine Portland
  • Shift: Shift 1
  • Work Schedule: Per Diem

Position Summary

Applies the nursing process with patients and families, integrating principles that reflect sensitivity to their age-specific/developmental needs, gender, culture, religion, psychosocial and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide evidence-based, holistic care in a manner that respects the worth and dignity of each individual. Practices professional nursing as a licensed practical nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice and Code for Nurses, American Nurses Association Home Health Nursing, National Hospice Association and applicable regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing
  • Current Connecticut license
  • Minimum one year hospital experience or one year office experience
  • Current CPR/AED certification required

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

  • Competitive and affordable benefits package
  • Shift Differentials
  • Continuing Education assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student Loan relief through Fiducius
  • Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

About Middlesex Health

The Smarter Choice for your Career!

Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nursing care, family medicine, patient care, evidence-based nursing, CPR certification, Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, holistic care, hospital nursing