Licensed Practical Nurse -Bayberry - Residential - Northeast Arc
Danvers, MA 01923
About the Job
Are you looking to join one of Massachusetts’ most innovative and committed organizations? Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. We are a non-profit human services provider located in Danvers. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering skills. Whether it’s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know each person has unique talents and contributions. Northeast Arc prioritizes inclusion and diversity. We value the individual perspectives, cultures, and approaches our employees bring to make us one of the most innovative organizations in human services!
Job Summary: Provides direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. Follows outlined plan of care, identifies health-related needs, monitors medical status and reports changes to the on-call RN, and collaborates with residential staff to support the individuals in their community residence.
Major Responsibilities:
- Health Monitoring & Care:
- Conducts regular health assessments (on shift), including vital signs and symptom checks, to monitor individual health & determine nursing needs. Reports to and seeks direction from the RN Case Manager or on-call RN as needed.
- Medication Management –Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and per MAP regulations. Manages medication storage and documentation in compliance with MAP regulatory standards and NeArc organizational policies.
- Demonstrates competence in trach care, vent care & related emergency procedures.
- New Grads must successfully complete in-house training and demonstrate competence to the program RN Case Manager prior to providing care to individuals that utilize a trach &/or vent.
- Care Plan Implementation:
- Understands clinical and social needs of individuals receiving services.
- Assists in the development and implementation of individual specialized care plans.
- Completes and maintains written records as assigned by Supervisor. Prepares and submits all paperwork in a timely manner. Including but not limited to daily data collection, incident and other event-specific reports, progress notes, and data summaries.
- Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills to safely implement basic preventative care and therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions.
- Medical Coordination & Communication:
- Assists program director with scheduling and preparing individuals & documentation for medical appointments, accompanies as necessary, and ensures that medical orders are implemented per MAP and followed up.
- Communicates any change in individual’s status, orders or plan of care to the program RN Case Manager, Program Director, on-call RN, and/or designee.
- Presents information regarding any individual in a professional manner in all settings including meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and/or email correspondences.
- Provides change of shift report to incoming staff for individuals under your care.
- Follows HIPPA and security regulations and/or guidelines to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Participates in supervision, general staff meetings, and trainings as scheduled.
- Compliance:
- Maintains universal precautions at all times and implement all NeArc and Residential Division Standards related to Health and Safety.
- Maintains a license in good standing and certifications as required by the program, the funding source, and OSHA including but not limited to provider-level CPR, Universal Precautions, and Human Rights.
- Demonstrates and implements knowledge of NeArc Policies and Procedures, including Standards of Conduct and Residential Division Standards.
- Appropriately manages agency funds, obtains receipts for all purchases and adhere to NeArc policy and procedures.
- Perform duties in conjunction with the Residential Team and assist peers as needed to meet the needs of all individuals.
- Ensures that the human, civil and legal rights of all individuals served are protected.
- Teaches and promotes dignity and the right of choice for all individuals & their families.
Qualifications:
- Licensed LPN in Massachusetts with minimum of 1 year of experience
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities
- Must maintain CPR certification and complete required programmatic trainings
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Job Type: Fulltime, Part Time, or Per Diem
Shifts available: First 9:00am -3:00pm, Second 3:00pm-11:00pm, Third 11:00pm-9:00am
Pay Rate: $34/hr.
Work Environment: Works in the community in a home setting with either multiple residents or someone who lives independently.
Northeast Arc is one of the largest employers on the North Shore, and we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and excellent benefits package. Please visit us at: http://www.ne-arc.org/about-us/careers/benefits/ for a more detailed explanation of benefits.