Copy of LPN (400-15)

About the role

This LPN position is in a Residential home setting, providing care to a small group (2-5) of individuals. The opportunity offers the reward of enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities by delivering quality home care and making a meaningful difference.

The Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Nurse Manager for nursing-related duties and the Residential House Manager (RHM) for programmatic duties. The LPN will attend medical appointments for the individuals supported, provide nursing care during on-duty hours, establish plans of care, and facilitate health education and training for direct care professionals to ensure health and safety.

Schedule

• Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 11:00 PM – 9:00 AM
• Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Saturday: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Total hours: 34 per week

Pay

New pay rate: $31.00 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $1,500

Benefits

Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance, and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity. Employees receive ongoing education and innovative training opportunities to cultivate their talents. This position is benefit-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments specific to each person’s health care needs.
• Assist in creating a Problem/Needs list for each person in the residence with the nursing team.
• Review the nursing Problem/Needs list bi-monthly, after each hospitalization, or as needed.
• Administer IV therapy as needed via PICC line (pre-mixed medication in IV solution only; no IV push medication). PICC training required prior to administration.
• Administer medications as assigned.
• Assist with Health Care Provider visits.
• Write progress notes and weekly nursing assessments.
• Notify the Health Care Provider of any medical changes or concerns, then communicate and document all information.
• Communicate any discharge instructions, treatments, or medication changes to the RHM and all staff.
• Work with Home Health nursing if applicable.
• Physically assist individuals in transfers and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory (individuals may weigh 150–250 pounds).
• Assist persons in bathing and personal hygiene tasks, which may include lifts and physical support.
• Educate and assist staff and individuals with meal preparation, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Follow agency policies and procedures as defined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Identify safety risks and possible alternatives, and advocate for the rights of all individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality in keeping with HIPAA regulations.
• Handle related job duties in compliance with the agency’s Programmatic Policy Manual.
• Ensure the program maintains standards outlined in the Department of Developmental Services mission statement, the Survey and Certification Tool, and Performance-Based Objectives.
• Attend and/or participate in training of residential staff during staff meetings.
• Attend nursing team meetings.
• Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition.
• Provide recommendations to your supervisor regarding ways to improve current systems.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Maintain Safety Care certification, if required by position/program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• At least one year of full-time working experience as an LPN.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a car on-site.
• Available by telephone for daily contact.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to complete Agency Nursing Orientation.
• Positive attitude and ability to establish rapport with individuals with disabilities, their families, co-workers, and service providers.
• Organized, dependable, and even-tempered with a professional phone manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of employees.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach, and file.