LPN

Unique, innovative human service agency based in Merrimac, MA serving adults with disabilities and children and youth in intensive foster care is seeking to fill the following positions: Part Time LPN Description: · Provide oversight, supports, and guidance to Shared Living Providers to ensure that the safety, health, dental, and wellness needs of all Individuals are met at all times · Provide coordination, oversights, and documentation related to routine physical, dental, eye and ear exams, doctor, and follow-up appointments and emergency medical care · Ensure that prescription and over the counter medication is dispensed as ordered, and maintain current physician’s orders and Medication Charts · Provide training and consultation to Shared Living Providers, Foster Parents, and Staff on new skilled nursing functions, such as feeding tubes · Promote a healthy lifestyle and preventative health care measures · Assist with obtaining/ordering medical supplies and adaptive equipment · Ensure compliance with all DDS, DCF, and Agency policies, guidelines, and licensing requirements, and enter related medical data as required · Provide First Aid/medical assistance as needed and appropriate Supervision: Works as part of a team under the supervision of the Executive Director. Education: MA LPN license Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field Experience: Qualified applicants should have at least two years experience in providing supports to adults, children, and youths with developmental disabilities, physical challenges and/or mental health issues. Skills/Qualities: · Extensive knowledge of nursing procedures, practices, and guidelines · Solid knowledge of developmental disabilities and autism · High degree of coachability, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail · Effective written and oral communication · Ability to maintain medical records and adhere by all applicable policies, guidelines, etc · Ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaboratively with collaterals and medical providers · Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize, and multi-task Knowledge: · Understanding of DDS, DCF and EEC policies, procedures, and regulations · Current CPR, First Aid certification · Working knowledge of nursing, medical, health, and wellness procedures, policies, and resources · Knowledge of Insurance, MassHealth, and Medicare practices and requirements Please apply via Indeed or fax resumé to 978-346-8550. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.50 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Parental leave Retirement plan License/Certification: LPN license (Required) Work Location: In person