Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Congregate Care

Seven Hills Foundation; Hopedale (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team in a serene environment. This role involves providing quality healthcare to children with special needs, coordinating medical services, and ensuring a safe, nurturing atmosphere. You will work closely with a supportive team, making a significant impact on the lives of medically fragile children. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to give back and contribute to the well-being of others. If you are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of something special.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $5000

Great Benefits

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Experience with medically fragile children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate healthcare services and document nursing interventions.
• Assist children with medical appointments and maintain health records.
• Provide quality care and ensure optimal health for residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Delegation

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Health Records Management

Job description

Overview

$38/hr

$5000 Sign-on Bonus!

Come work in a beautiful historical home in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hopedale! If you’re passionate about working with children with special needs and want to give back to others, please apply and join our wonderful team at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. We have a small ratio, great benefits, a wonderful childcare worker and administrative team, and a quiet, laidback home-like environment. We pride ourselves on providing the best care to the children in our program and we are always looking for compassionate individuals to join our team.

A Licensed Practical Nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care they provide to the residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. A Licensed Practical Nurse may delegate nursing activities to assigned health care personnel. The delegating Licensed Practical Nurse shall bear full responsibility for making an appropriate assignment, adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate(s), as well as the outcome of that delegation; all within the parameters of their generic and continuing education and experience. Provides quality care to children and young adults in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and coordinate healthcare services for Program Manager. Institute appropriate follow up and communicate all medical issues to the program Residential Registered Nurse and any other appropriate Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff members.
2. Assist individuals in designated programs to their medical appointments and with transportation as recommended by the Program Manager, Registered Nurse, or the Nurse Practitioner.
3. Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children in appropriate areas.
4. Review the plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families and/or other agencies.
5. Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals: MD, NP, Program Manager or program Residential RN, and other designated Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff. Assist in training staff in medication policies and procedures.
6. Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.
7. Consult with residential Registered Nurse for supervision and direction as needed to ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.
8. Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns and any upcoming medical appointments to team.
9. Complete all mandatory in-service education in a timely manner and attend any educational programs at the recommendation of the Program Manager.
10. Implement procedures and services including medical interventions, or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or residential Registered Nurse.
11. Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health.

Qualifications

1. LPN Nurse with current Massachusetts license.
2. One year of experience working with medically fragile children.
3. Valid driver’s license required.