LPN (59511)
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.·Bridgeport, Connecticut
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The LPN is responsible for administering medications and transcribing medical orders for clients with co-occurring disorders. They must monitor client reactions, maintain accurate medical records, and provide health education within a residential treatment program.
Ability to provide caring and compassionate care. Specialized judgment, skill in observation, care, and counseling of clients with co-occurring disorders. Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Excellent communication skills. Ability to project a professional image. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: LPN recognized in the State of Connecticut. Previous experience in opiate treatment programming, co-occurring programming or similar community-based behavioral health organization preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) recognized in the State of Connecticut. Previous experience in opiate treatment or community-based behavioral health organizations 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.
