LPN

Road to Responsibility; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Road to Responsibility in Hanover, MA seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for a full-time role. You will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and coordinate with DDS and families to ensure safe care.

The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires a current LPN license and one year of related experience. The job requires driving, excellent English communication, and compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license is required.
• Minimum of one year related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the Internet.
• Completion of mandated trainings including medication administration rules.
• Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning DDS/DPPC.
• Must be able to perform duties with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to individuals to gain cooperation.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per guidelines.
• Monitors comfort and safety needs of individuals.
• Records vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes.
• Oversees medication administration within the program per DDS regulations.
• Liaises with DDS, Day Program, and families for medical care.
• Completes annual medical assessments and monthly progress notes.
• Assists with personal care tasks and transfers as needed.
• Provides on-site medical training to residential staff.
• Adheres to RTR policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN license

Minimum 1 year experience

Valid Driver's License

MS Word & Internet

Medication administration training

CORI/DPPC background check

Reasonable accommodations aware

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Webster St - Hanover, MA 02339, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $37.00 - $37.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Professional Services, RTR is offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for New Full Time LPN Hires!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Explains procedures and treatments to individuals to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with MAP Guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of individuals.
• Observes individuals, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of individual's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and or other vital signs to detect deviations and assess condition of individuals.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Assists the staff as needed to provide care, welfare, safety and security to clients.
• Oversee medication administration within program according to DDS regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between DDS, Day Program, and families around medical care and support.
• Complete/update medical assessments annually for ISP's or per request of Manager.
• Responsible for monthly progress notes for each participant.
• Actively assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc.
• Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc.
• Conduct individualized medical based trainings on-site to residential staff.
• Actively assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting, etc.
• Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Perform additional duties or substitute for others as required, including other programs.
• Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Current LPN License.
• Minimum of one year related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings including medication administration rules and regulations.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.