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Mary Wade is seeking experienced LPNs for our Skilled Nursing Unit (Long Term Care & Short Term Rehab)

Current Openings:

• Part-Time: 7am to 3pm: Every Other Weekend

• Full-Time & Part-Time: 3pm to 11pm & 11pm to 7am

• Per-Diem (All shifts)

Hourly Rates Ranges: $32.00 to $36.00 (Based on Experience)

Per-Diem Hourly Rate: $36.50

At Mary Wade you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality clinical care with deep compassion and empathy for long term care and short term rehab. If you find meaning working in direct care in a medical setting, working in our skilled nursing facility may be for you.

Due to excellent patient to aide ratios, we take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Stringent infection control guidelines are followed to ensure resident and employee safety.

Everyone is held accountable to these standards.

We have 94 beds, 3 shifts, every other weekend rotations and shift differentials. Additional training and support is always available.

Our resident population is primarily seniors with varying levels of acuity.

For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.

Qualifications:

• Current Connecticut LPN License

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Long Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility

• Flexibility with schedule

• Ability to work every other weekends

Responsibilities:

• Oversee overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit.

• Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.

• Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift.

• Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit.

• Collaborates with Nursing Supervisor to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans as needed

• Assumes responsibility in supporting the Unit Manager, DCS, ADCS in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among staff

• Displays a polite and courteous manner to all residents and visitors.

• Contacts the resident's physician and family to notify them of a change in the resident's condition or accident/incident; also notifies the supervisor covering.

• Participates in the annual evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance.

• Assumes independent responsibility for documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts.

Benefits:

• We’re proud to offer health plans through ConnectiCare, a leading health insurer with award-winning customer service and in-person help around the state. ConnectiCare has an extensive network of providers delivering high-quality care (state, regional, and national coverage), and 100% of Connecticut hospitals are in-network.

• Affordable healthcare! Pay only 12 to 18 percent of the monthly premium with Mary Wade covering the majority of the Connecticare health insurance premium. Dental and Vision are also offered at very low rates.

• Life struggles causing stress? We understand that mental health support is a priority in the healthcare industry which is why we provide our Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Get support immediately and long term with 24/7 access to practitioners. Many other wellness services also available.

• Want to get a degree or earn job related credentials? Our Tuition Reimbursement benefit helps cover the costs.

• Secure your future with our 403b Retirement Plan. Save with our 50% matching dollar program.

• Annual Uniform Allowance of $50 annually.

• Work in a facility known for cleanliness, friendliness and delicious food.

• Be on a team known for excellent care and high nursing standards.

• Employee Assisted Housing Program for purchase of home in Fair Haven

• Opportunity for career growth

• Flu Shot – company paid

• Weekly Payroll

• Breaks and meal time are PAID time!

• Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts

• Free parking on-site and located near New Haven Bus Line

What you can expect at Mary Wade?

• Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge

• Fair-minded management that wants to see you succeed

• Excellent orientation, on-boarding and continuous skill development

• Cutting edge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training

• Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime

• A clean, safe work environment - we are proud of our safety record!

• A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality medical services!

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