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 & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Voluntary Short and Long Term DI

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking an LPN in Winthrop, MA to oversee health care services and ensure regulatory compliance for residents. The role includes supervising CNAs, coordinating follow-ups, and providing medical training to staff.

The LPN will participate in health care planning, manage treatment plan approvals, and conduct annual MAP audits while adhering to DDS regulations and MAP policies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Skills: MAP certification within five months; First Aid/CPR certification within five months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Diabetes, Nutrition, Seizures, Oxygen and Vital Sign training to 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.

Skills

MAP certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Diabetes training

Nutrition training

Seizures training

Vital signs training

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (MA Board)

Job description

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Winthrop, MA, US

4 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)