Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Danvers, MA

Schedule: Sunday and Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm and 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm Part Time (32hrs) Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 paid out within the first 12 months of employment Pay Rate: $ 42.00/hr. Job Summary The LPN is responsible to provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. He or she will follow the outlined plan of care, identify any health-related needs, monitor medical status and report changes to the on-call Registered Nurse, and work with residential staff to support the individuals in their community residence. LPN will follow established standards of care and operate within their scope of practice as defined by the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act. 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 the 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 correspondence. Prepare and teach health related in service to staff and provide ongoing supervision of ADL and other health related routines of each individual. Provide 1:1 supervision of the individual during transportation; and during Day Program participate with other individuals and implement Day Habilitation Goals. Requirements Licensed LPN in MASS with a minimum 1 year of experience Experience with multiply handicapped/developmentally disabled individuals a plus Must have a valid Driver’s license and proof of a good driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ne Arc