Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care within a team model, including medication administration and diagnostic procedures. They collaborate with RNs and the healthcare team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and document care in the EMR.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years.
Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S.
News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart.
For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital.
We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events.
Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work
The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs. This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.
Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing. Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit. Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient. Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients. Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens. Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients. Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work. Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work. Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding Participates in interdisciplinary conferences. Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes Other information: Medical knowledge Knowledge of Infection control practices Prefer experience in a clinical setting Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements
$29.00 - $42.25 per hour
• HS Graduate or Equivalent
Candidates must hold a valid LPN license and BLS certification, with a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of Behavioral Health Services experience is preferred.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.