Job Description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate and culturally competent patient care, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of nursing practice. Participate in developing care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and support persons. They work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being and optimal recovery.

Qualifications:

• Current CT LPN License required
• Patient care/Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross BLS Certification required

WORK SCHEDULE: 24 hours, nights (11:15 pm-7:15 am), including rotating weekends and holidays

Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:

Milne 1 & 2: Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:

• Continuous telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator support and weaning
• LVAD patient population
• Heart Transplant population

Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical Units offer skills such as:

• Stroke
• Complex wounds
• Telemetry
• Pulmonary care

Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Spinal cord Injury

BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:

• 2021, 2022 & 2023 voted Top 100 Workplace in CT
• 2024 and 2025 Certified Great Place to Work
• Competitive rate of pay and generous shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
• State-of-the-art technology
• Newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts in all patient rooms
• Nurse Residency Program and comprehensive orientation program
• LPN Clinical Advancement Program
• Strong Nursing Shared Governance
• Specialty nursing certification & tuition reimbursements
• Free parking, beautiful and safe campus
• Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Office of Integrative Medicine to support our employees and patients

APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!

We Are An Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V