Day Habilitation LPN (6021)

Venture Community Services • Greenfield, MA

104d • $34

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees' opinions matter. This LPN position will be held in a Day Habilitation setting. The LPN would be providing basic care to a large group of individuals, and would have the same individuals on each shift. The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards- you are providing quality care and making a difference in a life!

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, have a valid driver's license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to support other day programs based on program needs, with travel up to 50 miles per day.

Responsibilities

• Assessments specific to each person's health care needs.
• Administration of medications as assigned.
• 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 all staff.
• Physically assist individuals in transfer and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory.
• Physically assist persons in personal hygiene tasks which may include lifts and physical support to persons with body weights of 150 - 250 pounds.
• Educate and assist staff and individuals with 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 HIPPA regulations.
• Handle related job duties in compliance with agency's Programmatic Policy Manual and Medicaid regulations.
• Responsible for implementing ROM routines and documenting in accordance with the plans.

Benefits

• $2500 SIGN ON BONUS!
• Benefit eligible
• Ongoing education and innovative training opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Culture of inclusion and equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed