Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (L.Awake Overnight- Department 370
Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide health services and direct care to individuals with disabilities living in a residential program. In addition the incumbent will provide advocacy and liaison with community health care providers, monitoring medical records, and medication administration.
Wednesday- Saturday 11:00pm-7:00am (32 hours per week)
Provide direct specialized nursing and other day-to-day care to individuals.

• Document health care services following appropriate state regulations, nursing standards, and Massachusetts LPN license requirements. Abide by all agency policies and procedures.
• Function under the supervision of the residential manager, in collaboration with the registered nurse and Director of Health Care.
• Act as a liaison as needed to other community agencies and treatment providers regarding regular medical needs and care. Help staff identify appropriate community health resources.
• Provide in-service education to individuals and/or staff on health issues.
• Maintain knowledge of the Department of Public Health Medication Administration Program (MAP) current policies and procedures.
• Administer medications to assigned individuals following MAP policies and procedures
• Provide quality assurance reviews of medication systems and MAP compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the residential manager and registered nurse evidenced by meeting weekly or as needed for medical updates.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing/healthcare staff of Bridgewell by participating in monthly nursing staff meetings and agency-wide healthcare planning.
• Collaborate with the residential manager and registered nurse to assess, organize, update, and maintain health care and medication needs. Review of physician-ordered treatments

Assurance of treatment follow-up and coordination of medical and psychiatric care
Maintenance of medical charts.
Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.

• Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Residential Manager.
• Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
• Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the home.
• Assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
• Maintain progress notes according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist the individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
• Comply with Bridgewell Awake Overnight Call-in Procedures if applicable to assigned shift.
• Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, and PABC, as well as completing training in MAP.

Graduation from an accredited and approved licensed practical nurse program.

• Must have current Massachusetts Nursing license.
• Two years of general nursing experience and/or service to individuals with developmental disabilities in a community health setting is preferred.
• Experience working with adults with DD and behaviors is a plus.
• Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van. We will provide training.

Ability to foster positive relationships.
# Must have basic to intermediate computer-level competency.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions

With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.