Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen-posted 5 days ago
$38 - $38/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Braintree, MA
1,001-5,000 employees
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Provides direct service and daily nursing care in a clinically intensive program, designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population who have been diagnosed with a brain injury and may also have complex medical needs. Assumes overall responsibility of program for designated shift as charge nurse. Ensures that care is provided in a respectful, dignified, high quality manner. Ensures that the care provided promotes individual choices. This role could be eligible for a monthly stipend!

  • Develops and implements person centered treatment care plans.
  • Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individual’s care plan; including, but not limited to, showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, diabetes care, wound care, GT/JT care, trach care and nutritional support. Monitors and observes clients for any change in status.
  • Performs individualized assessments with any change of status and provides skilled nursing interventions, as indicated.
  • Administers medication as ordered by primary care provider.
  • Administers treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
  • Provides transportation and accompanies individual served to medical, dental, or any appointment, as needed.
  • Ensures that nutritional needs of the individuals served are met.
  • Ensures that all pharmacological, medical, nutritional supplies, and medical equipment are ordered in a timely and safe manner.
  • Utilizes behavioral strategies when indicated and follows all prescribed clinical plans indicated
  • Supervises C.N.A.s during designated shift.
  • Ensures that care provided is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensures that care provided meets all ISP goals and address the whole person, not just the person’s medical needs.
  • Ensures that program meets all quality control monitoring.
  • Provides relevant nursing education and training to C.N.A.s, as needed
  • Communicates and meets with Program Nurse Administrator, as needed.
  • Maintains communication with primary care provider, family members and/or guardian and all other, significant relationships.
  • Communicates effectively with other Vinfen employees, outside agencies, community agencies, and neighbors.
  • Utilizes emergency and on-call system, when appropriate
  • Communicates any change in status of individual served to appropriate individuals, including Program Director, primary care provider, family and/or guardian, and other outside agencies.
  • Documents nursing care and treatments as ordered by primary care provider according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
  • Documents medication administration according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
  • Ensures that all documentation is complete and accurate, including, but not limited to, shift notes, daily communication, treatment plans, and medical records.
  • Documents incident reports, including medication errors in a timely and effective manner.
  • Ensures that all documentation meet all regulatory standards and Vinfen policy and procedure.
  • Ensures that environment is safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming to individuals and families and/or guardians and other significant individuals and visitors.
  • Ensures that environment meets all regulatory requirements.
  • Promotes an environment that is conducive and welcoming to client’s active participation in residence.
  • Ensures that client’s preferences and choices are respected.
  • Ensures that environment meets Vinfen policy and procedures and other credentialing agencies.
  • Ensures that medication and treatment supplies are stored safely.
  • Maintains clients’ medical equipment and supplies that include, but are not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, hospital beds.
  • Ensures that individuals served are involved in community outings and events such as dances and local community events.
  • Ensures that individual preferences are respected.
  • Advocates effectively for people served.
  • Acts as liaison and collaborates effectively with other Vinfen departments (Behavioral Health, Psychiatry), outside agencies, and community providers to develop effective and working relationships.
  • Attends and participates actively in developing treatment plans, ISP, and other planning meetings, as warranted.
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with individuals served, families and/or guardians and neighbors, and other significant relationships of individuals served.
  • Acts as positive role model for colleagues and staff.
  • Actively participates in trainings offered by Vinfen.
  • Attends conferences and educational opportunities, as indicated.
  • Complies with all accreditation and licensing requirements.
  • Ensures that residence meets all fire and safety requirements.
  • Perform their duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
  • Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues
  • Skills and competency to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients served
  • Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities
  • Ability to supervise and mentor C.N.A.s
  • Knowledge of evidence based practices and commitment to adherence to such as appropriate
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
  • 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
  • One to two years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting helpful, but not required.
  • Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
  • If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks.
  • A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
  • Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
  • 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 such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
  • Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
  • Ability to assist PS 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 PS, 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.
  • CPR required within two weeks of hire
  • Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
  • LPN in state of service required
  • Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred
  • Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with brain injury who have complex health issues
  • Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
  • Preference given to bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience.
  • May be asked to obtain CBIS certification(Certified Brain Injury Specialist)
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