Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Advocates is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals in our Clinic Respite, Day Habilitation, and Residential programs. In this position you would deliver high-quality nursing services within the scope of practice for LPNs and under the guidance of the RN Manager. This position offers excellent benefits, including no on-call requirements, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off with cash-out options, a 401K plan, in-house leadership and training programs, tuition reimbursement and remission opportunities, and degree opportunities with select colleges. Depending on the location we are also offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus! Join us in making a positive impact on residents' lives while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career with outstanding support and growth opportunities.The Residential LPN will:Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication.Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.The Day Hab LPN will:Monitor recommendations in conjunction with the comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP/ISP) process and the interdisciplinary team. Provide daily nursing notes and monthly summaries as necessary. Review, maintain and update medical information in each file.Promote community inclusion and self-advocacy.Collaborate with and provide consultation to Team Leaders, Case Managers and Skills Instructors to develop and implement DHSP/ISP curricula in pertinent areas.Administer over-the-counter and prescribed medication as necessary.Provide emergency first aid and direct staff in the case of a medical crisis.Consult with Team Leaders, Case Managers, Skills Instructors, Aids and other essential individuals on a day-to-day basis to share any pertinent medical information.The Behavioral Health LPN will:Assists with rehabilitation of residents and health maintenance in accordance with the Individual Action Plan.Contribute to assessment, individual risk management/safety planning, discharge planning, and care coordination.Assists the Nurse Manager and individuals staying at the program with administration of medications and therapeutic treatments according to site policies and procedures as well as the persons abilities.Assists with the education of residents and staff in areas such as medication management, checking pulse, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.Implements interventions and documents progress according to program policies and procedures.Reports changes in residents status or unusual activity/occurrence to the Nurse Manager or Clinician On-Call in a timely and appropriate manner.Utilizes a person centered rehabilitation and recovery perspective to modify the approach to each individual person.We have LPN openings in the following locations:Ashland, MAFramingham, MAFranklin, MAMillbury, MANatick, MANorthborough, MARockport, MA (Starting rate at this location is $35/hour)Shrewsbury, MA
