407-17 LPN

Venture Community Services Inc•Leicester, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care in a residential home setting for a small group of 2–5 individuals, with the same individuals on each shift. The LPN provides nursing care during on-duty hours, follows each person’s plan of care, attends medical appointments when possible, and facilitates health education and training for direct care professionals to support the health and safety of people served. This hourly position reports to the Residential House Manager for programmatic duties and receives nursing-related support from the Director of Nursing. The schedule is Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for a total of 16 hours per week. The position is located in Leicester, Massachusetts, and pays $34.00 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and the position is benefit eligible.

Requirements

Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
At least one year of full-time work experience as an LPN.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Daily use of a car on site.
Available by telephone for daily contact.
Ability to bend, lift, stoop, reach, and file.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assess each person’s health care needs.
Assist the nursing administrative team in creating a Problem/Needs list for each person in the residence.
Review the nursing Problem/Needs list bi-monthly, after each hospitalization, or as needed.
Administer medications as assigned.
Assist with Health Care Provider visits.
Write daily shift progress notes and weekly nursing assessments.
Notify the Health Care Provider and Director of Nursing of medical changes or concerns, and communicate and document related information.
Communicate discharge instructions, treatments, or medication changes to the Residential House Manager and all staff.
Work with Home Health nursing when applicable.
Physically assist individuals with transfers and carries, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals.
Assist individuals with bathing and personal hygiene, including use of lifts and physical support for people weighing 150–250 pounds.
Educate and assist staff and individuals with meal preparation, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Follow agency policies and procedures, including the Policy and Procedure Manual and Programmatic Policy Manual.
Identify safety risks and possible alternatives, and advocate for individuals’ rights.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Help the program maintain standards outlined in the Department of Developmental Services mission statement, the Survey and Certification Tool, and Performance Based Objectives.
Attend or participate in residential staff training during staff meetings and attend nursing team meetings.
Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition.
Provide recommendations to the supervisor and Director of Nursing on ways to improve current systems.
Accept responsibility and accountability, maintain a positive demeanor, and manage multiple priorities.
Maintain CPR certification and Safety Care certification if required by the position or program.
Complete Agency Nursing Orientation and a MAP training audit.
Establish rapport with individuals with disabilities, their families, co-workers, and service providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.