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Private in Home health care

Licensed Practical Nurse - Private Duty

Private in Home health care, Hamden, Connecticut, us, 06517

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We are seeking a highly reliable and compassionate Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized, one-on-one care for a wonderful middle-aged male patient in Hamden, CT. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN dedicated to consistent, high-quality private care and building a strong patient relationship.

Key Responsibilities The LPN will manage all aspects of the patient’s care, working alongside a dedicated assistant/aide. Specific responsibilities include:

Clinical Care : Tracheostomy Management (routine care, suctioning, and emergency protocols) and G-Tube Management (tube feedings, medication, and site care).

Quadriplegia Care : Assisting with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and monitoring the patient's status.

Team Collaboration : Working closely with the assisting aide to ensure seamless and coordinated care.

Reporting : Documenting care accurately and communicating patient status changes to the family/supervising RN.

Required Schedule (Consistent and Rotating) This role requires excellent attendance and reliability as the schedule includes essential weekly and weekend hours.

Consistent/Weekly Schedule

Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Rotating Schedule

Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Shifts are mandatory as scheduled. Reliability and attendance are non-negotiable for this critical role.

Patient Information

Condition:

Middle-aged male defined as Quadriplegic (has some movement in arms/legs).

Disposition:

Friendly, great personality, and actively involved in his care team.

Support:

An Assistant/Aide is always present to provide support with non-nursing tasks.

Qualifications

License:

Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Connecticut.

Experience:

Prior experience with Trach and G-Tube care is highly preferred.

Screening:

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

Fit & Passion:

Seeking a candidate who is passionate about private duty nursing and dedicated to being the right fit for this specific patient and team.

Mandatory:

Proven history of exceptional reliability and punctuality.

Compensation

Pay:

Commensurate with experience and level of clinical expertise.

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