The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Shift: Part time, 15 hrs per week very flexible in shift. Preferably 2 days a week, 8 and 7 hour days.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
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, training's, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings.
Qualifications
- Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community health care 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.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.