Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen•Haverhill, MA

About The Position

As a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves on a per diem basis. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program that is tailored to meet the needs of an adult population who have brain injuries in addition to complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Per Diem L.P.N. duties include providing nursing care, administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, and assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training, to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently. Additionally, the L.P.N. will communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals, perform individual assessments with any change of status, and provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated. Keywords: LPN, L.P.N., Licensed Practical Nurse, per diem, part time, Medical, VinfenPDLPN

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current L.P.N. license valid in Massachusetts.
Strong time management and writing skills.
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Must be able to become CPR certified within 2 weeks of employment, Safety Care certified within 90 days of employment. Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, and national fingerprinting background check.
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check, which is subject to annual checks. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR is required within two weeks of hire
Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire
LPN in state of service required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with brain injury strongly preferred.
Experience working with people with brain injury , psychiatric disabilities medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

Participates in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of each client/person served upon admission, and with any change in medical status.
Provides nursing care, teaching, and assistance in daily living activities according to each client’s/person served care plan including, but not limited to wound care, diabetes care, mouth care, foot care, GT/JT care, nutritional management, catheter maintenance and care. Monitors and observes clients for any change in status.
Implements IAPs. Uses recovery-oriented, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based rehabilitation approaches to help clients think through their current life circumstances compared with their hopes and plans for the future.
Communicates any change in status of clients/ persons served to appropriate individuals including Program Manager, primary care provider, family and/or guardian, and other outside agencies.
Performs individualized assessments with any change of status and provide skilled nursing interventions, as indicated.
Takes and documents client’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.
Collects sputum, urine, and stool samples as appropriate and ordered by the primary care clinician.
Administers medication as ordered by primary care provider.
Administers treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
Maintains client’s/persons served medical equipment and supplies that includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
Provides transportation and accompanies individual served to medical, dental, or any appointment, as needed.
Participates in trainings; attend supervision meetings, staff meetings, as needed.
Adheres to all company and divisional and program specific policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Complies with accreditation and licensing standards, as well as all regulations.
Contributes to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
Uses crisis intervention techniques, when necessary. Access on-call back up, when needed. Completes incident documentation, as needed.
Ensures maintenance and safety of physical site.
Performs other related duties, as required.