407-14 LPN

Venture Community Services Inc•Leicester, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care in a residential home in Leicester, Massachusetts. The position serves a small group of two to five individuals, with the same individuals on each shift, and provides quality home care that supports people with disabilities. The role is compensated hourly at $34.00 per hour and is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The LPN reports to the Residential House Manager for programmatic duties and is supported by the Director of Nursing on nursing-related duties, policy, and practice. The nurse provides care during on-duty hours, follows each resident’s plan of care, attends medical appointments whenever possible, and supports health education and training for direct care professionals to help ensure the health and safety of the people served.

Requirements

Current, 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.
Ability to establish rapport with people with disabilities, their families, coworkers, and service providers.
Organized, dependable, even-tempered, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Assess each person’s health care needs.
Help create each resident’s Problem/Needs list with the nursing administrative team and review it bi-monthly, after hospitalizations, or as needed.
Administer medications as assigned.
Assist with health care provider visits and attend supported individuals’ medical appointments whenever possible.
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 relevant information.
Communicate discharge instructions, treatments, and medication changes to the Residential House Manager and staff.
Coordinate with Home Health nursing when applicable.
Physically assist individuals with transfers, carries, 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 maintain confidentiality in keeping with HIPAA regulations.
Identify safety risks and possible alternatives, and advocate for individuals’ rights.
Help ensure the program meets Department of Developmental Services mission, survey and certification, and performance-based objective standards.
Attend or participate in residential staff training and staff meetings, as well as nursing team meetings.
Offer recommendations to the supervisor and Director of Nursing to improve current systems.
Maintain CPR certification and Safety Care certification if required by the position or program.
Complete Agency Nursing Orientation and MAP training audit.
Perform other assigned duties.