Licensed Practical Nurse

Monitors the health of program participants, including preventative care, and provides professional technical assistance regarding nursing care and medical treatment as needed. Responsible for management and documentation as it relates to medical information, referrals, reports, medication administration and data collection in annual planning, goal setting and intervention strategies. Responsible for the completion of medical record audits and review of medical tracking systems. Assesses individuals on a regular basis and provides coordination for individuals with major medical issues. Provides oversight and assistance with the self-medication assessment process. Provides oversight of MAP and for the administration of medical treatments and staff training as needed including annual mandated staff training. Administration is done in accordance with the Nurse Practioner's Act as well as DDS and MAP regulations. Aids when needed regarding medication supplies and medical supplies as needed. Orients and provides staff training in understanding participants' medical needs and in following prescribed programs and plans. Communicates with and trains staff to complete procedures as appropriate. Provides leadership and support to team during medical crisis. Ensure professional communication with families, DSS, clinicians and others for assigned participants. Provides guidance to staff regarding medical emergencies and informs the supervisor of all emergency treatments or 911 calls made. Communicate with medical providers regarding major issues. Completes nursing notes and documentation for encounters with individuals. Attend meetings as assigned Ensures the coordination between residential and Day Habilitation program for continuity of care. Serves as a mandated reporter as required by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Processes all human rights issues, incident and accident reports in a timely manner according to agency policy/procedure. Ensures the human rights of program participants are safeguarded in all interventions. Responsible for knowing and following agency, departmental, program and site policies and procedures as well as the bargaining unit personnel policies handbook and the collective bargaining agreement. Fosters and maintains positive relationships with families, participants and staff and informs supervisors of major and/or unresolved issues. Acts in a manner consistent with organizational values, program mission, and service delivery goals. Serves as a resource and role model for staff. Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor as they relate to the duties in this job description. Qualifications To perform this job successfully the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Education and Experience REQUIRED Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing At least one year of experience working with the elderly or people with developmental disabilities. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required Valid drivers license Supervisory Responsibilities None Analytical Skills Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, handle emergencies, and successfully manage several projects simultaneously. Language Skills Mastery of the English language required as demonstrated by the ability to read and write instructions, ability to read, analyze, and interpret field and/or professional journals, technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from Individuals, families, staff or the public Strong Ability to comprehend and follow verbal/written instructions. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations REQUIRED Current Adult CPR/first Aid certification and Licensed Practical Nursing License. Maintain a clean record and not have any pending disciplinary actions with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or job status will be reviewed with the outcome to be decided by management. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and climb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Incompass Human Services, Inc.