LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Crystal Springs Inc. - Assonet, MA 02702

Crystal Springs is a non-profit organization that provides educational, therapeutic and residential services to children and adults living with both physical and intellectual disabilities. We support children and adults with developmental disabilities in a loving, nurturing environment that promotes health, safety, dignity, respect and choice. Recognizing that all have unique gifts and the desire to achieve and contribute to their world, Crystal Springs embraces each person's pursuit of growth and independence so that all may reach their true potential.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The LPN will be working within the nursing department providing support to individuals with various medical needs. The LPN is responsible for implementing and monitoring an array of health care and other personal support services designed to enrich the lives of our students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities.

Essential Duties:

• Administer medications and implement nursing treatment plans
• Confer with physicians, dentists, and therapists as appropriate
• Communicate with/provide necessary information on relevant health issues to parents, guardians, and applicable Agency staff
• Respond to participant complaints of illness and recommend appropriate action
• Confer with pharmacists regarding medications and their acquisitions as appropriate
• Monitor general health status of participants, including hygiene issues and skin integrity
• Administer minor first aid when necessary.
• Complete all health related documentation requirements
• Other duties as required by the nursing department

Physical and other Demands:

• Ability to hear the alarms, phones, and communications from children, adults and employees in short and long range;
• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds with another employee or lifting equipment more than twice during each shift;
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods of time throughout the shift (more than 15 minutes at a time, 8 or more times during the shift);
• Ability to reach above the shoulders at least four times during a shift, often lifting an item of weight;
• Ability to grasp, retrieve, pinch and hold small items frequently throughout the shift, at least once every ten minutes;
• Ability to walk and run with or alongside the individuals when assisting them to and from the day programs, during community outings, and within the residences constantly for periods of time exceeding half an hour;
• Demonstrated physical capacity to assist individuals with mobility impairments as needed;
• Assists individuals with housekeeping tasks such as cleaning the bathroom, kitc
• Ability to perform procedures, and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, physical restraints and crisis intervention (CPI) for the safety of the residents and staff;
• Ability to manage and handle stressful and emotionally charged interactions and situations in a calm and professional manner, especially when dealing with the behavior programs of the individuals we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN, currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Acceptable Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

Schedule:

• 1st shift with rotating weekends

Due to the nature of this position, potential employees will need to pass a background check, drug screening, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law.

Employees will be expected and required to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. Crystal Springs will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with state and federal disability laws.