LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC in Winthrop, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to oversee health care services for individuals in residential programs. The LPN will ensure regulatory compliance, supervise CNAs, and manage medical follow-up and audits.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PCPs, reviewing medical reports, providing health care training to staff, and leading health care planning meetings across programs.

Qualifications

• MAP certification within five months from date of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification within five months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health care services for individuals supported.
• Participate in medical discharge meetings at hospitals.
• Review treatment plans with PCP/Specialists and obtain approvals.
• Review seizure and medical incident reports and advise staff.
• Provide medical training on Diabetes, Nutrition, Seizures, Oxygen and Vital Signs to staff.
• Conduct MAP audits at site yearly and follow MAP policies.

Skills

MAP certification

First Aid/CPR

Education

LPN license

Job description

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Winthrop, MA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 4308

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $77,615.00 Annually

As an LPN for North Suffolk Community Services you will provide medical, regulatory oversight (DDS regulations and MAP policy), as well support to residential program. The LPN is responsible for overseeing health care services provided to individuals. Must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and standards in the performance of registered nursing duties. Responsible for all medical follow up and supervision of C.N.A staff.

This position may be assigned to one specific program or visit multiple programs, depending on programmatic and client needs.

What you'll do:

• Assist with health care services provided to individuals supported. Participate in medical discharge meetings at hospitals.
• Obtain reports and approval of treatment plans from PCP/Specialists.
• Review seizure and medical incident reports and make recommendations to program staff and assist with any follow up as necessary.
• Participate in managers’, clinical and staff meetings to review health care needs and global health care planning with all staff.
• Provide medical training in, but not limited to, Diabetes, Nutrition, Seizures, Oxygen and Vital Sign training to all staff.
• Conduct MAP audits at site yearly and follow all Map policies and procedures.
• Perform direct support related tasks in emergencies or as requested by supervisor.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

What you'll need:

• Education/Licensure:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of experience in a community health setting. Prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults and/ or mental health.
• Skills:
  • Must be, or become, MAP certified within five months from date of hire (training provided)
  • Must be, or become, First Aid/CPR certified within 5 months of hire
• Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)