AFC Licensed Practical Nurse (Lowell, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates•Lowell, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide case management for our expanding services. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in the intake and assessment processes for new referrals, ensuring comprehensive care plans are developed and executed. This LPN position offers flexibility and autonomy while utilizing your nursing assessment, care planning and case management skills to provide optimal services to individuals in home settings. Civil and kind team collaboration and communication is essential. Case Management and consulting nursing does not require the delivery of skilled nursing procedures. Requirements for the positions include valid Ma LPN license, computer abilities, travel/organizational planning, flexibility, excellent communication, training, referral, and planning skills. Flexible coverage for other nearby offices as needed. If you are a motivated healthcare professional with a commitment to person-centered care, we invite you to apply. ABOUT US Nonotuck Resources Associates ( www.nonotuck.com ) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships. Benefits: Sign-On Bonus $3,000 401(k) with Employer Match Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options Paid Time Off 13 Paid Holidays Annual increase with Profit Sharing Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model Mileage reimbursement Flexibility Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)

Requirements

Current MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
Computer and organizational planning.
Two-year recent experience with elders, those who have been diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).

Nice To Haves

Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Service, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community) beneficial.

Responsibilities

Intake and Assessments Complete thorough intake assessments for new referrals and subsequent assessments as required.
Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members' insurance coverage.
Supervision and Training Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the caregiving team.
Individualized Plans of Care Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care tailored to each member's unique needs.
Ensure plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in health or circumstances.
On-Site Visits Conduct on-site visits with each member per determined need and more often as required.
Monitor health status and general needs of all members and caregivers, making referrals as necessary.
Meeting Attendance Attend various meetings fully prepared beforehand, as required.
Collaborate with team members, caregivers, families, and other pertinent parties.
Reporting and Documentation Report changes in health status of any members to the member's physician, director, and other relevant parties.
Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other documentation requirements per service type.
Discharge Planning Plan for and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care in coordination with the healthcare team.
Education and Training Provide ongoing educational information and training to all members and caregivers on health and aging.
Conduct member-specific trainings and address seasonal and current health/public health conditions.
On-Call System Participate in the on-call system as scheduled, providing support as needed during non-business hours.
Weekend Availability Work weekends as required several times throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals supported.
Driving Requirement Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
Teamwork and Essential Duties Collaborate effectively within the agency, office, team, and with all relevant stakeholders.
Perform any and all duties deemed essential to assist the agency in achieving its mission.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus $3,000
401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
Annual increase with Profit Sharing
Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
Mileage reimbursement
Flexibility