Primary Care Clinic Nurse (LPN)

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides general nursing care to individuals in Day Habilitation Program by performing the following duties. Assist in coordination of the medical services of each recipient’s primary care physician and/or medical clinic.

Administer prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

Observe individuals, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify health care supervisor, program director, guardian, residential provider, and if necessary PCP of individual’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Participate in department or program quality improvement activities.

Arrange for orientation of newly hired staff concerning agency policy and procedures related to individual medical needs including toileting protocols, feeding protocols, special dietary needs, physical disabilities/medical concerns, and/or other medically necessary policies specific to the program or the individual.

Participate in the Positive Behavior Support initiative and complete the Quality Behavior Curriculum.

Responsible for monthly progress notes for each assigned individual under the supervision of the health care supervisor.

Maintain updated information relative to each member’s current medications, PRN’s, side effects, diagnosis, annual physical, immunizations, physician’s authorizations, orders and treatments.

Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety.

Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures.

At least one year related experience and/or training in program with the ID/DD population.

Must hold valid Nursing License with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.

Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.

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