License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Aspire Living & LearningTrumbull, Connecticut, United States · Posted TodayDescription
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.
Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a License Practical Nurse (LPN) to play a vital role in overseeing the quality of health and nursing care for individuals served by Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. This involves understanding the particular needs of each individual within the program; making sure our employees and health care providers are attending to all needs identified and complying with state regulations and Aspire policies and procedures; training and educating all parties on essential health related matters; and providing on-going consultation and support to the individuals, staff, providers, coordinators and family/guardians.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7am-3pm
Location: Trumbull, CT
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated computer literacy.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and system.
- Ability to pass and maintain required trainings.
- Must possess an active nursing license in the state in which you’re working.
- Must have satisfactory background checks
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure individuals medical needs are met;
- Participate in the delivery of health care services to the individuals as well as being responsible for the direct care needs of the supported individuals as deemed appropriate per staff in charge.
- Participate in the IEP/ISP process and implementation, attend team meetings and advocate for the individual promoting dignity and respect.
- Evaluates episodic health needs through nursing assessment and continuous observation.
Communication;
- Communicate health issues to staff and update the individuals’ families/guardians in matters including hospitalizations, rehabilitation support such as physical/occupational therapy.
- Participate in any medical intervention process until resolution is achieved.
- Provide relevant health-related training to staff, families and individuals as needed and assigned.
- Initiate referrals for needed medical services including scheduling, hospital safeguarding, advocacy and follow-up care.
Administrative functions
- Maintain proper and timely documentation as needed and assigned by supervisor(s), using the electronic record.
- Order medications and maintain medical supplies, materials and equipment as needed.
- Dispense medications as required using state guidelines and Aspire’s policies and procedures.
- Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
- Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Conduct training as required and assigned.
- Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation.
- Accept reassignment as required.
Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Pay: $40,000-$53,000
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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