Licensed Practical Nurse -Part Time

People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges.

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the health care services of individuals supported in Adult Day Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the individual’s Primary Care Physician (PCP) during the time the individual is at the program.
• Coordinate each individual’s care with other health care professionals, including where the individual resides.
• Monitor each individual’s health status, and document those findings in their record.
• As delegated, document any medical conditions or findings in the individual’s record every six months.
• Report changes in the individual’s condition to the RN; or, in the RN’s absence, report changes to the Program Director and, as delegated, the PCP.
• Provide oversight of the implementation of the PCP’s recommendations, and, as delegated, provide oversight of the interdisciplinary team’s therapy treatment.
• As delegated, provide training to staff members on individuals’ medical protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

Requirements

• Attainment of a license for a Massachusetts licensed practical nurse.
• Ability to maintain on file a current copy of all required professional licenses, CPR, first aid, and health records.
• Knowledge and skill obtained through at least two years of experience in human services.
• Skill in communicating and working both independently and within a team.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Available for employees working in benefit-eligible positions only:

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) savings plan.
• Wellness Activities and initiatives.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account.
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance.
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis.
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

$34.00 / hour.

Schedule

• Part-time, 35-40 hours.
• No weekends.
• No holidays.
• No nights.