LPN -Licensed Practitioner Nurse

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Winthrop, MA

45d•$65,000

About The Position

As a Licensed Practitioner Nurse for North Suffolk Mental health you will provide medical, regulatory (DDS regulations and MAP policy) oversight, support to residential program. The LPN is responsible for overseeing all health care services provided to individuals. Must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and standards in the performance of registered nursing duties. Responsible for all medical follow up and supervision of C.N.A staff. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/ Program Manager.

Requirements

Education: Licensed Practical Nurse, registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a community health setting. Prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults and/ or mental health.
Skills: Must be able to pass Map within five months from date of hire (training provided)

Responsibilities

Assist with health care services provided to individuals supported.
Participate in medical discharge meetings at hospitals.
Assists to obtain reports and approval of treatment plans from PCP/specialists and reports and objectively documents all changes in the condition of each individual.
Reviews seizure and medical incident reports and makes recommendations to program staff and assist with any follow up with participant’s medical practitioners if necessary
Participate in managers’, clinical and staff meetings to review health care needs and global health care planning with all staff.
Provides medical trainings in but not limited to Diabetes, Nutrition, Seizures, Oxygen and Vital Sign training to all staff.
Conduct MAP audits at site yearly and fallow all Map policies and procedures.
Performs direct support related tasks in emergencies or as requested by supervisor.
All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 10 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical/Dependent Care/Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities