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A leading company in individual and family services seeks a Day Habilitation RN/LPN Relief to provide essential medical support for individuals with disabilities. The role involves direct patient care, recordkeeping, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in community services. Join a dedicated team that values respect and dignity for all individuals served.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Day Hab RN/LPN Relief is primarily responsible
for providing various medical supports to individuals with disabilities
in a Day Habilitation program. The RN/LPN provides medical treatment to
individuals as needed and is responsible for recordkeeping and
communicating with medical providers and advocating for the medical
needs of the people we support. QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse Degree
or Licensed Practical Nursing degree required with at least one year of
time involved in providing nursing supports in community services for
individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as current license
in the State of Massachusetts. Ability to complete all initial and
ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI,
Fingerprinting, LEIE, Driving record, E-verify, Physical, PPD and
licensing and/or certification checks (i.e. nursing). Valid US driver\'s
license and ready access to a vehicle. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Receive
and maintain current certification in First Aid, CPR, Safe Techniques to
Avoid Restraint and Training (START), and BFAIR Human Rights Training.
May need to attend workshops, seminars or BFAIR functions as needed for
job development. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Treat each individual, co-worker,
supervisor and others with respect and dignity due every human being.
Adhere to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Human Rights
Standards and the Disable Persons Protection Commission\'s (DPPC)
mandated reporter guidelines around physical and emotional abuse,
including the timely reporting of violations 2. Complete daily nursing
notes as warranted, monthly nursing notes, quarterly health assessments,
and monthly vital signs. 3. Work collaboratively with the Health Care
Supervisor in the oversight of medication administration practices as
per agency policy and governing regulations. 4. Monitor/order medical
and infection control supplies through the Program Director. 5. Act as a
liaison with the individuals served, parents and/or guardians, other
service providers, physicians and/or medical resources, as well as
between day and residential staff members, etc., to promote optimal
programming and quality services. 6. Respond to all accidents, injuries
and emergencies and recommend appropriate interventions such as ER
visits, doctor\'s visits and going home. 7. Prepare any special reports
as requested; meet weekly with Program Director and/or RN Supervisor. 8.
Consult with hospital staff, family and or guardians, RN and other
Program Directors as applicable on individual\'s medical concerns and
review with program staff as warranted. 9. Maintain accurate and
complete medical records, reports, and data necessary to meet the
requirements of DMA, DDS, DPH, and BFAIR. 10. Adhere to agency/personnel
policies, DMA, DDS, DPH regulations, follow emergency and call-in
procedures, and maintain confidentiality. **See more by reading the full
position description
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rel="noopener noreferrer"}.** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND MENTAL DEMANDS
OF POSITION: Because of the nature of the work to be performed,
requirements may include the following at least some of the time while
assisting individuals in the completion of their routine tasks. Indoor
and outdoor work is required. Please visit
https://bfair.org/employment/job-opportunities/ for the full job
description.
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