Duncaster Inc·Bloomfield, Connecticut
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality care to residents, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of resident care. The LPN also documents nursing practices, administers medications, and coordinates care to meet resident needs.
As a Best of Hartford organization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships.
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality care to residents of the assigned neighborhood. The LPN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.
Essential Functions
Documents according to nursing practice standards.
Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion and provides treatments to residents according to physician orders.
Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
Accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis.
Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and consistently meets other conditions of employment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Current CT LPN license is required.
2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical evaluation skills is preferred.
Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.
1st: 7:00am-3:30pm
3:00pm - 11:30pm
11:00pm - 7:30am
$35.00 p/h + shift differentials ($2.00 p/h weekday evenings, nights & weekend days, $3.00 p/h weekend evenings and weekend nights)
What are the benefits?
A current CT LPN license and 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing are required. Candidates must also have comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse openings in Connecticut often reflect steady demand in long-term care, home health, and other patient-facing settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an active CT LPN license, at least 2 years of full-time clinical nursing experience, and familiarity with geriatric care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to highlight relevant bedside and elder-care experience.
