Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Day Habilitation
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Day Habilitation
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Overview
Starting Rate: $33.00/hour
$5000 sign on bonus
(applicable to external candidates only)
The Advocates Day Habilitation Program in Ashland MA is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join their team of nurses. The Day Habilitation Program serves adults ages 22 and over with developmental disabilities to engage intherapeutic andrecreational programming. The LPN provides daily nursing services including medication administration gtube feeding administration first aid and more. This is a full time position with daytime weekday hours no weekends or major holidays. $5000 sign on bonus and generous benefits offered. New graduates welcome.
Are you ready to make a difference
Minimum Education Required
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Administer prescribed medication as necessary.
- Consult with Team Leaders Case Managers Skills Instructors Aids and other essential individuals on a daytoday basis to share any pertinent medical information.
- Monitor recommendations in conjunction with the comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP/ISP) process and the interdisciplinary team. Provide daily nursing notes and monthly summaries as necessary. Review maintain and update medical information in each file.
- Promote community inclusion and selfadvocacy.
- Collaborate with and provide consultation to Team Leaders Case Managers and Skills Instructors to develop and implement DHSP/ISP curricula in pertinent areas.
- Provide emergency first aid and direct staff in the case of a medical crisis.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and inservice training as required.
- Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved nursing school with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals families funding sources consultants the community at large and the program and administrative staff.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must hold a valid drivers license.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.
Employment Type
Full-Time
