14 Dec
PT LPN for Human Service Agency
Massachusetts, Boston

PT LPN for Human Service Agency

Unique, innovative human service agency based in Merrimac, MA serving adults with disabilities is seeking to fill the following position:

Part Time LPN

Description:

· Provide oversight, supports, and guidance to Shared Living Providers to ensure that the safety, health, dental, and wellness needs of all Individuals are met at all times

· Provide coordination, oversights, and documentation related to routine physical, dental, eye and ear exams, doctor, and follow-up appointments and emergency medical care

· Ensure that prescription and over the counter medication is dispensed as ordered, and maintain current physician’s orders and Medication Charts

· Provide training and consultation to Shared Living Providers and Staff on new skilled nursing functions, such as feeding tubes

· Promote a healthy lifestyle and preventative health care measures

· Assist with obtaining/ordering medical supplies and adaptive equipment

· Ensure compliance with all DDS and Agency policies, guidelines, and licensing requirements, and enter related medical data as required

· Provide First Aid/medical assistance as needed and appropriate

Supervision:

Works as part of a team under the supervision of the Executive Director

Education:

MA LPN license

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Experience:

Qualified applicants should have at least two years experience in providing supports to adults with developmental disabilities, physical challenges and/or mental health issues. DDNA certification strongly preferred.

Skills/Qualities:

· Extensive knowledge of nursing procedures, practices, and guidelines

· Solid knowledge of developmental disabilities and autism

· High degree of coachability, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail

· Effective written and oral communication

· Ability to maintain medical records and adhere by all applicable policies, guidelines, etc

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaboratively with collaterals and medical providers

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize, and multi-task

Knowledge:

· Understanding of DDS policies, procedures, and regulations

· Current CPR, First Aid certification

· Working knowledge of nursing, medical, health, and wellness procedures, policies, and resources

· Knowledge of Insurance, MassHealth, and Medicare practices and requirements


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