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 persons 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 drivers 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 to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. Crystal Springs will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with state and federal disability laws.

Required Experience:

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