Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Day Program

Company: Keystone Human Services

Location: Norwalk, CT

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Key Human Services, Inc. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community. Responsibilities Include: * Provide medical review, oversights, training, and counseling for assigned locations * Monitor and coordinate health care services for individuals in a manner that will allow each person to be more involved in all aspects of their health care needs * Educate and train staff on various medical diagnosis, procedures, and protocols as they relate to individuals supported * Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote, maintain, and restore health, prevent complications, and provide for optimum physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort * Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported * Support individuals to become independent, make decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles (ex: friend, neighbor, student, employee) * Develop and implement health care services as appropriate according to all federal, state, and county regulations and requirements * Maintain practices that are consistent with Key Human Services policies, procedures, purpose, vision, and values Position Details: * $28.00 per hour * Part Time position working in a Day Program setting * Monday - Friday day shift schedule; 5 hours per day/25 hours per week * Great work environment, excellent benefits, career development and advancement opportunities * Competitive benefits package available to Full-time and Part-time employees Minimum Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent * License Practical Nurse with Connecticut licensure in good standing * One year of nursing experience * Effective communication skills, both verbal and written * Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office * Valid Connecticut driver's license * Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks Preferred Qualifications: * Developmental disability nursing experience Keystone Human Services is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.