Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

The LPN/LVN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to patients in Newport Healthcare facilities. The LPN/LVN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPPA, local, state, and federal, regulations.

Essential Duties:

• Provide direct care and nursing services to patients as prescribed by program regulations, and/or individual treatment plan, including collecting medical specimens.
• Maintain records, including but not limited to Medication Administration, medical records, medical charts, etc.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.
• Prevent client abuse by adhering to all policies and procedures, attend periodic training, report suspicious and inappropriate behavior, and follow mandatory abuse reporting requirements.
• Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.
• Obtain patient data and vital signs and report findings to the RN/Medical Director.
• Screen residents for medical/dental exams and schedule appropriate medical appointments including dental, vision, & clinical, providing medical information on a need-to-know basis.
• Comply with all reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, etc.
• Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement and participation as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must hold a current LPN/LVN license in the state in which they are seeking work.

Applicable State Requirements

• All States
  • Must pass the applicable state/agency background check required for the work location jurisdiction, prior to employment.
  • Pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must possess a current and valid CPR certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• Connecticut
  • Minimum age is 21 years old, as a requirement for employment.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ashley Bracken, either via email at Ashley.bracken@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-685-0368. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

A day in the life video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FApNCa_YY4

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.

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