Nurse: RN or LPN Adult Day Program - Full Time

Rogerson Communities•Boston, MA

4d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an Adult Day Program. The role involves providing direct medical care, supervising other nursing staff, and managing various aspects of participant health and documentation. The position requires a strong understanding of elder and adult care, regulatory compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Massachusetts.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with elders and adults with physical or cognitive impairments.
Sensitive to the needs of elders of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively as a multidisciplinary team leader.
Knowledge of good body mechanics is required.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience with other nurses and direct care staff preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate prospective participants for admission, review medical information, and complete necessary documentation for Mass Health Authorization.
Supervise the admission of new participants, including physical assessments, documentation, and initiating care plans.
Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate nursing components of multi-disciplinary care plans.
Generate and supervise the generation of comprehensive MD orders for participants.
Maintain all medications, med documentation, administration, and glucose monitoring in compliance with DPH and Mass Health regulations.
Supervise the writing of monthly nursing notes, emergent/ongoing issue notes, and incident reports.
Provide direct medical care and supervise direct care by other nurses, including assessment of emergent issues, counseling, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and coordination of care with various providers.
Supervise Personal Assistants (PAs) and assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, incontinence care, ambulation, transfer, and eating. Lifting may be necessary.
Provide or supervise health groups for participants.
Assess that all meals meet dietary requirements and review daily menus.
Participate in serving lunch daily.
Oversee all nursing documentation and requirements for Mass Health and SCO authorizations.
Train and supervise staff on OSHA regulations, health and safety standards, and other nursing-related issues.
Coordinate with other disciplines to provide training and orientation for staff on various health and care-related topics.
Maintain a program of Nursing Competencies and the Nursing portion of PA Competencies, including initial training and yearly reviews.
Supervise nursing and medical students.
Review nursing time sheets and submit them for approval.
Attend relevant meetings, including clinical, Operations, Compliance, Regulations, MADSA, and others related to the Nursing Management Role.
Monitor and order medical supplies as needed.
Collaborate with the clinical team, Program Director, Admissions Coordinator, CEO, CAO, and Funding and Communications personnel for client care or ADHP Operations issues.
Work as assigned, potentially outside of regularly scheduled hours/days, with advance notice when possible.