Licensed Practical Nurse- Residential
About The Position
AccessPoint RI is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and collaborative Licensed Practical Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its residential programs. The LPN works alongside Registered Nurses, Residential House Managers, Direct Support Professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality, person-centered nursing care across multiple residential homes. The role combines clinical nursing responsibilities, staff education, medication management, and ongoing health monitoring. The LPN monitors changes in individuals’ health, supports the implementation of individualized care plans, helps ensure medical protocols and medication administration practices are followed, and trains and supports DSPs in safe healthcare practices. The position also involves communication with individuals, families, providers, clinicians, and agencies, as well as coordination with other service professionals.
Requirements
- LPN certification or diploma from an accredited school.
- Experience with adults who have developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency transportation requirements.
- Ability to lift independently up to 50 pounds and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of LPN experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent professional medical services to individuals receiving day and residential services.
- Deliver comprehensive care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
- Interact effectively and professionally with individuals, families, clinicians, and direct support staff.
- Answer phone calls and document information as necessary.
- Contact providers with questions or concerns and obtain updates as needed.
- Notify clients’ families of incidents.
- Visit clients in group homes as needed.
- Attend staff meetings as needed.
- Coordinate services with physical, occupational, and speech therapists as needed.
- Ensure bills are paid accurately and on time.
- Evaluate individuals’ medical conditions and their effect on daily functioning annually.
- Assist individuals in identifying and accessing community resources for wellness and health promotion or maintenance.
- Report health and safety concerns to the State Medicaid office and relevant protective or quality-assurance agencies when exploitation, abuse, or neglect criteria are evident.
- Serve as a liaison between AccessPoint RI and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services or other agencies supporting an individual, in conjunction with the Residential Director.
- Provide medication administration training and reinforce safe healthcare practices for Direct Support Professionals.
- Monitor individuals’ health conditions and support implementation of individualized care plans.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
