DDS Elmwood Terrace - Licensed Practical Nurse (20 Hours)

Description and Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse works in close collaboration with the Registered Nurse to ensure the medical needs of people supported are met. This position involves acting as a liaison between the program and other stakeholders, including family members and other medical providers.

• Oversee medication ordering, counts, and refills following physicians' written orders.
• Monitor individual's medical status and transport, or delegate transportation to and from medical appointments.
• Advocate for individuals with physicians and other service providers.
• In collaboration with the staff team, ensure health and wellness standards are being implemented including development of nutritious meals.
• Attend all Individualized Support Plan (ISP) meetings and complete necessary documentation for the ISP’s.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, required.
• A Certified Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts, required.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and verbal communication skills, required.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history, required.
• Experience with adults with disabilities, preferred.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program