LPN (Brain Injury)

About the role

Assists adults with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions by assessing physical health needs and providing person-centered clinical care in a small, comfortable residential setting tailored to meet the needs of a specialized population.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Care:
  • Develops and implements person-centered treatment care plans.
  • Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individual’s care plan.
  • Maintains and observes clients for any changes in status.
  • Administers medication as per the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
  • Administers treatments as per the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
  • Ensures nutritional needs are met.
  • Ensures timely and safe ordering of pharmacological, medical, nutritional supplies, and medical equipment.
  • Utilizes behavioral strategies when necessary and follows clinical plans.
• Supervision:
  • Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) during their shifts.
  • Ensures care provided meets ISP goals and addresses the whole person, not just medical needs.
  • Ensures program compliance with quality control monitoring.
  • Provides relevant nursing education and training to CNAs as needed.
• Communication:
  • Maintains communication with Program Nurse Administrator, primary care provider, family members, and other significant relationships.
  • Communicates effectively with other Vinfen employees, outside agencies, community agencies, and neighbors.
  • Utilizes emergency and on-call systems appropriately.
  • Communicates any change in status to appropriate individuals.
  • Documents nursing care and treatments according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
  • Documents medication administration according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
  • Ensures all documentation meets regulatory standards and Vinfen policy and procedure.
• Environment:
  • Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
  • Maintains medication and treatment supplies safely.
  • Maintains clients’ medical equipment and supplies.
• Community Integration:
  • Ensures individuals served are involved in community outings and events.
  • Respects individual preferences and choices.
• Advocacy/Relationships:
  • Advocates effectively for people served.
  • Liaises and collaborates with other Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers.
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with individuals served, families, and neighbors.
• Professional Development:
  • Acts as a positive role model for colleagues and staff.
  • Participates in trainings and attends conferences and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license valid in Massachusetts.
• Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a current, valid US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must become CPR certified within two weeks of hire and MAP certified within 90 days of employment.
• Must pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, and driving record check.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Ability to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor CNAs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and commitment to adherence.
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
• Knowledge of documentation standards requirements.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Knowledge of available community health and mental health services.

Preferred / Required Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.

Physical Effort

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
• Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
• Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Pay Range

USD $38.44 - USD $38.44 /Hr.