400-15 LPN

Venture Community Services Inc•Worcester, MA

4d•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 assigned on each shift. The role focuses on providing quality home care and supporting the health, safety, independence, and well-being of people with disabilities. The LPN reports to the Nurse Manager for nursing duties and to the Residential House Manager for programmatic duties. The position is compensated hourly. The LPN provides nursing care during scheduled hours, attends medical appointments when possible, establishes plans of care, and facilitates health education and training for direct care professionals. The posted schedule is Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., totaling 15 hours per week. The location is Worcester, Massachusetts. The listed pay rate is $34.00 per hour, and the posting offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and indicates benefit eligibility.

Requirements

Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
At least one year of full-time working experience as an LPN.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site, and availability by telephone for daily contact.
Ability to establish rapport with people with disabilities, their families, coworkers, and service providers.
Organized, dependable, and even-tempered, with good phone manner.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach, and file.

Nice To Haves

PICC training is required before administering IV therapy, and the posting notes that this training must be completed prior to administration.

Responsibilities

Assess each individual's health care needs.
Assist the nursing team in creating a Problem/Needs list for each person in the residence and review it bi-monthly, after hospitalizations, or as needed.
Provide IV therapy as needed via PICC line, following required PICC training; IV push medication is not administered, and only pre-mixed medication in IV solution is used.
Administer medications as assigned.
Assist with health care provider visits and attend supported individuals’ medical appointments whenever possible.
Write progress notes and weekly nursing assessments.
Notify health care providers of medical changes or concerns, and communicate and document relevant information.
Communicate discharge instructions, treatments, and medication changes to the Residential House Manager and 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 individuals weighing 150–250 pounds.
Educate and assist staff and individuals with meal preparation, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Follow agency policies and procedures, including programmatic policies, and comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Identify safety risks and possible alternatives, and advocate for individuals’ rights.
Help maintain standards set by the Department of Developmental Services mission statement, the Survey and Certification Tool, and Performance Based Objectives.
Attend or participate in residential staff training and staff meetings, and attend nursing team meetings.
Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition.
Recommend improvements to current systems to the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality and a positive demeanor while managing multiple priorities.
Maintain CPR certification and Safety Care certification if required by the position or program.
Complete Agency Nursing Orientation and perform other duties as assigned.