Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Duncaster Inc
Location: Bloomfield
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
Overview 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. Hours 1st: 7:00am-3:30pm 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:30pm 3rd:
11:00pm - 7:30am Pay Rate $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? Working in a Life Plan
community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team,
you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career
path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:
401(k) with match and profit sharing Free Access to our Aquatic &
Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our
campus Discount employee lunches Duncaster Spotlight Employee
Recognition Program Referral bonuses Free on-site parking Shoes for
Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff Yearly performance
increases plus additional bonus opportunities Employee Appreciation
Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster”
Committee
Keywords: Duncaster Inc, New England , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Bloomfield, Northeast