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Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time - Days

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Benchmark Senior Living

Hamden, Connecticut

Benchmark Senior Living is long-term care.

Posted Aug 11

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Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych · Assisted Living
License
LPN licenseCurrent state license as an LPN and CPR certification
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
Education
Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)

Preferred

Experience
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
Experience
Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable

What it pays

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
More benefits (4)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Referral program
  • Discounted meals
  • Company-provided uniforms

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Benchmark Senior Living’s careers page.

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Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

We are looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.

If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!

Responsibilities

  • Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
  • Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
  • Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
  • Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
  • Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
  • Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
  • Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
  • Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Requirements

  • Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
  • Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
  • Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

  • 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
  • Associate Referral Bonus Program
  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program*
  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

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