Licensed Practical Nurse -LPN -Middleton - Northeast Arc

The Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services that help people with disabilities become full participants in the community; choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize and play. We were founded in 1954 by courageous and determined parents who wanted to ensure that their children and others with disabilities will always have every opportunity to thrive in the community. 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. Northeast Arc is as dedicated to its employees as we are to the community that we serve. With endless opportunity, a supportive and passionate team, and competitive pay and benefits we are the perfect place for you to grow your career!

Shift: 9am-3:00pm Monday through Friday

Job Summary:
Provides skilled nursing interventions to individuals living in a residential setting. Assesses and identifies any health-related needs, monitors medical status and reports changes to the on-call Registered Nurse (RN). Works with residential staff to support the individuals in their community residence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand the clinical and social needs of the individuals' receiving services.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and the home.
• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care.
• Integral part of the team working closely with the Program Director, RN Case Manager, and direct support staff.
• Assess individual throughout the shift to determine nursing needs. Report to and seek direction from the RN Case Manager or on-call RN as needed.
• Present information regarding any individual in a professional manner in all settings including meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and /or email correspondences.
• Responsible to assist at physician's appointments, community trips, and other activities as assigned.
• Prepare and teach health related in service to staff and provide ongoing supervision of ADL and other health related routines of each individual.
• Maintain 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.
• Provide 1:1 supervision of the individual during transportation; and during Day Program participate with other individuals and implement Day Habilitation Goals.

Residential:

• Utilizes a PBS approach when working with staff and individuals, including promoting the agency objectives related to personal growth, community involvement and decision making.
• Facilitates meaningful community experiences for everyone that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Participates in supervision, general staff meetings, and trainings as scheduled.

Requirements:

• Licensed LPN in MASS with minimum 1 year experience
• Experience with multiply handicapped/developmentally disabled individuals a plus
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and proof of a good driving record.

Pay Rate: $ 34.00/hr.

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.