LPN - Community-Based Nursing & Advocacy

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts to support individuals with disabilities in a non-hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a Registered Nurse, monitor medical status, facilitate transportation when needed, and advocate for residents with healthcare providers. This role emphasizes long-term patient connections and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Excellent assessment, documentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Experience with adults with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication ordering, counts and refills following physicians written orders.
• Monitor individuals’ medical status and transport, or delegate transportation to and from medical appointments.
• Advocate for individuals with physicians and other service providers.
• In collaboration with the staff team, ensure health and wellness standards are implemented, including nutritious meals.
• Attend ISP meetings and complete necessary documentation for ISPs.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Experience with adults with di...

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Job description

Open Sky Community Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts to support individuals with disabilities in a non-hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a Registered Nurse, monitor medical status, facilitate transportation when needed, and advocate for residents with healthcare providers. This role emphasizes long-term patient connections and person-centered care.