Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity.At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees' opinions matter.$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!BENEFIT ELIGIBLE!Schedule: M-F 8:30am – 2:30pmTotal hours: 30 HoursNEW Pay Rate: $34.00 per hourLocation: Dudley, MAThis LPN position will be held in a Day Program setting. The LPN would be providing first aid and medication administration to individuals, the opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards- you are providing quality home care and making a difference in a life!The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Program Director for all programmatic duties, and is supported by the Assistant Director of Nursing for all nursing-related duties, policy, and practice. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Oversee all health-care services provided to the individuals at assigned programs• Participate in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation and review of each individual's needs both in scheduled Interdisciplinary team meetings and ongoing at the programs• Obtain reports and approval of treatment plans as required by regulated timelines• Uphold individuals' fundamental rights and dignity by ensuring respectful, person-centered supports• Maintain individuals' files and document any recommendation resulting from the periodic reviews• Management of medication as per CMR 419.431• Conduct medication reviews a minimum of every three (3) months, or more frequently as needed Monitor and record vital signs and weights every six (6) months, or on an as needed basis• Contact family/community residences, physicians, other health care professionals and service coordinators as necessary regarding specific medical issues• Screen admission applications for medical information prior to acceptance and request missing documentation in collaboration with Day Hab Directors• Monitor the general health and well-being of individuals daily and communicate any concerns or issues to Program Director and Assistant Director of Nursing• Obtain and maintain medical records including yearly update of emergency fact sheet, annual physicals, and authorization for emergency medical care• Develop and maintain nursing care plans• Document nursing progress notes as daily, quarterly, semi-annually and annually• Adhere to all medical regulations and requirements for federal and state governing agencies, funding and accreditation sources, and Venture policies and procedures• Provide ongoing training to individuals regarding self-care, hygiene and other relevant topics• Oversee completion of maintenance-therapy treatment as recommended by OT/PT/SLP in conjunction with program management team• Attend and participate in meetings, trainings and development as required• Actively collaborate with peers to problem solve and coordinate best practices for high acuity individuals• Maintain confidentiality of all individual information, records, and sensitive communications in accordance with agency policy, HIPAA, and all applicable regulations.• Maintain CPR, AED, and other required certifications• Other duties as assigned.MARGInal DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Attend and/or participate in training of the residential staff during their staff meetings.• Attend nursing team meetings.• Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition.• Observe all Agency policies and proceduresPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:• Complete Agency Nursing Orientation• Handle all projects with a positive attitude• Ability to establish rapport with the disabled population, their families, co-workers and service providers.• Organized, dependable and even temperament; good phone manner.• Effective verbal and written communication skills• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of employees.• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach and file.Requirements:• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.• At least one year of full-time working experience as an LPN.• Must be 21+years old.