With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters. JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 4 hours/wk SCHEDULED HOURS: Flexible PROGRAM/LOCATION: Hendee Road House, Coventry, CT PC#: 2772 ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Hendee Road House Hendee Road Home is a 6 bed residential program for men with severe mental illness and are discharging from long term hospitalization. The program will address the full range of daily living needs of each individual with a focus on increasing independence and self-efficacy of individuals through 24-hour/7-day a week staff support in the residence and the community. Staff interventions focus on teaching skills around daily living, symptom management, coping skills, medication management, health & nutrition, healthy relationships, personal safety, money management, substance use education, linking to recovery supports, and providing sober activities. Staff will also provide crisis intervention in attempt to reduce need for hospitalizations and emergency room visits. ABOUT THE POSITION: Licensed Practical NurseDuties & Responsibilities
- Conducts Medical Assessments (a client self-report on medical history), LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
- Support individuals with participating in their medical appointments or procedures, obtaining updates vitals quarterly, and assisting clients with obtaining lab work as ordered.
- Collaborates with individuals and the treatment to contribute to individualized, person centered treatment plans.
- Provides individual and group education around self-care, medical conditions, mental illness, and medications.
- Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions.
- Develop crisis plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed
- Provide medication administration for injectable medications and other medication monitoring and coordination needs.
- Collaborating with Primary Care, Hospitals, Visiting Nurses and Specialty Medical Providers in the community.
- Provide education, support and coaching around skills of coordinating self-care and medical/behavioral health care needs.
- Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in planning and preparing nutritional meals including diet and nutrition, Diabetes education, illness prevention, engage and communicate with family and friends and safety within the community,
- Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
- Additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduate of school of Nursing with LPN licensure. Experience: Experience with patients with complex medical and behavioral health issues. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Practical Nurse in State of CT. Valid driver's license. Training: Demonstrated education, supervised training, and practical experience providing the full spectrum of behavioral health treatment, including clinical. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment. Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Employee Involvement:
- Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!COMPENSATION*: $22.72/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!