Residential LPN - Brain Injury Services

Advocates • Northborough, MA

5d • $33

About The Position

Starting Rate: $33/hour (Female only) The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a difference ?

Requirements

• Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments.
• Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.
• Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication.
• Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.
• Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
• Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees