Licensed Practical Nurse- Residential

Accesspoint Ri; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessPoint RI is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our residential nursing team. You will provide clinical nursing care across multiple homes, educate DSPs on medication administration, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to maintain health and safety for adults with developmental disabilities.

In this hands-on role, you’ll monitor health changes, support individualized care plans, and ensure consistent adherence to medical protocols.

Qualifications

• Must obtain an LPN Certification or Diploma from an accredited school.
• Two to four years of LPN experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency transportation requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and up to 90 lbs with assistance.
• Experience with adults who have developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent professional medical services to individuals in day and residential services.
• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate services with Physical/Occupational/Speech therapy as needed and with DSPs.
• Educate and support DSPs by providing medication administration training and safe health practices.
• Notify clients' families of incidents and liaise with healthcare and agency teams as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

LPN Certification or Diploma

Job description

Position Overview – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)At AccessPoint RI, we believe exceptional care goes beyond medical needs it's about creating an environment where every individual feels safe, supported, respected, and empowered to live a meaningful life. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and collaborative Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our residential nursing team and make a lasting difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play an essential role in supporting the health, safety, and overall well-being of individuals living within our residential programs. Working alongside Registered Nurses, Residential House Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and other members of our interdisciplinary team, you will help ensure individuals receive consistent, high-quality, person-centered nursing care.This is a dynamic and hands-on role that combines clinical nursing responsibilities, staff education, medication management, and ongoing health monitoring. You will provide nursing support across multiple residential homes, monitor changes in individuals' health conditions, assist with the implementation of individualized care plans, and help ensure that medical protocols and medication administration practices are consistently followed.You will also play an important role in educating and supporting DSPs by providing medication administration training, reinforcing safe healthcare practices, and helping residential teams feel confident in meeting the everyday health needs of the individuals we serve.Whether you're identifying a change in an individual's health, providing guidance to a residential team, supporting medication safety, or helping someone maintain their health and independence, your clinical expertise will have a direct and meaningful impact.If you are an LPN who values teamwork, compassionate care, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a difference beyond a traditional clinical setting, we invite you to join AccessPoint RI and become part of a nursing team where your knowledge, dedication, and compassion help individuals live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To provide competent professional medical services to all the individuals receiving day and residential services.To comprehensively deliver care to individuals utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.To interact with individuals and their families, clinicians, and direct support staff effectively and professionally.Answer phone calls and document information as necessary.Call providers as needed for questions, or concerns, or obtain updates as needed.Notify clients families of any incidents.Visit clients in the group homes as needed.Attend staff meetings as needed.Coordinate services with the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech as needed.Ensure bills are paid accurately and on time.On an annual basis, evaluate the all individuals’ medical conditions and its effect their daily functioning.Assist individuals in identifying and accessing available community resources in the areas of wellness and health promotion and/or maintenance.Report any health and safety concerns to the State Medicaid office and either the Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA), Protective Services, or the Department of Behavioral Health, and Developmental Disabilities Office of Quality Assurance (BHDDH) if exploitation, abuse, or neglect criteria are evident.Serve as a liaison between AccessPointRI and The Executive Office of Health and Human Services or other agencies which provide support for an individual in conjunction with the Residential Director.Perform all duties as needed.Qualifications / Requirements:Must obtain an LPN Certification or Diploma from an accredited school.Two to four years of LPN experience preferred.Experience with adults who have developmental disabilities.Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency transportation requirements.Ability to lift independently up to 50 lbs. and up to 90 lbs. with assistance.