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Licensed Practical Nurse

Middlesex Health

Portland, CT
4 days ago

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse at Middlesex Health summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides evidence-based, holistic nursing care to patients and families, respecting their diverse backgrounds and specific needs. The role operates within legal and ethical nursing standards and requires relevant licensure and certifications. This position offers benefits including education assistance and student loan relief while supporting patient-first care in a top healthcare organization affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

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, patient care, holistic nursing, nursing process, CT nurse license, CPR AED certification, hospital experience, home health nursing, continuing education