Sacred Heart University
Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Recruitment began on September 17, 2025
and the job listing Expires on December 17, 2025
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
High School Diploma/GED
Shift Blended Shift
Monday 3p-11p Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7a-3p
Responsibilities
Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.
Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication.
Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.
Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings.
Qualifications
Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting.
Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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and the job listing Expires on December 17, 2025
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
High School Diploma/GED
Shift Blended Shift
Monday 3p-11p Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7a-3p
Responsibilities
Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.
Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication.
Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.
Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings.
Qualifications
Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting.
Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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