Licensed Practical Nurse

Accesspoint Ri; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessPoint RI in Rhode Island seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to conduct annual community-based health assessments and provide medical management for Personal Choice Program participants.

You will liaison with the participant's Primary Care Physician, document assessments accurately, review long-term care needs, ensure licensing guidelines are met, and support program staff with budgets, ISSP approvals, and incident reporting per protocol.

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island LPN license.
• 2–3 years in Home and Community Based or rehabilitation nursing.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual community-based health assessments.
• Provide medical management and education services as needed.
• Liaise with the participant's Primary Care Physician for medical concerns.
• Report health and safety concerns to appropriate authorities per policy.
• Maintain written documentation of assessments (functional, mobility, health).
• Review long-term care needs and assist in gathering documents for licensing bodies.
• Ensure records meet licensing guidelines and provide budgets/ISSP approvals.
• Collaborate with program staff to coordinate incidents and follow confidentiality rules.

Skills

LPN license

Home-based nursing experience

Rehabilitation nursing

Computer skills

Data entry skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

Job description

Responsible for ensuring effective and meaningful supports to each person to whom they are assigned. The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts community based health assessments annually for all Personal Choice Program Participants. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical management and education services as needed and serves as a liaison with the participants Primary Care Physician if medical and safety concerns arise.Evaluate on an annual basis the participants medical condition and the effect on the participants daily functioning utilizing an agreed upon assessment.Provide educational opportunities to address issues raised during the medical assessment designed to assist the participant to manage the effects of their disability or chronic condition and prevent development of secondary medical conditions. This may be done individually, in a group setting or utilizing existing community resources.Assist participants in identifying and accessing available community resources in the areas of wellness and health promotion or maintenance.Report any health and safety concerns to the State Medicaid office, the Division of Elderly Affairs or the Developmental Disabilities Office of Quality Assurance if exploitation, abuse, or neglect criteria are evident.Serves as a liaison between AccessPoint RI and The Executive Office of Health and Human Services or other agencies which provide support for an individual in conjunction with the Residential Director.Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to inform The Executive Office of Health and Human Services of any critical incidents on behalf of participants while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines.Facilitates program follow up regarding incidents and reports information to The Executive Office of Health and Human Services per protocol.Follows up with Service Advisors and Mobility Specialists to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner.Maintain written documentation of assessments including functional, mobility, and health.Review and assesses Personal Choice Beneficiaries long term care needs annually and assist in gathering the documents needed for Executive Office of Health and Rhode Island Department of Human Services.Ensure case records meet licensing guidelines according to Personal Choice Program Policy.Provide participants with approvals including budgets and ISSP.An active Rhode Island LPN license2 to 3 years of experience in Home and Community Based nursing or rehabilitation nursingPossess a strong commitment to the principles of Participant Choice and Participation DirectionComputer SkillsData Entry SkillsActive CPR Certification