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Advocates Residential LPN - Brain Injury Services in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Overview
Starting Rate: $30/hour
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
Are you ready to make a difference ?
Minimum Education Required
Associate's Degree
Responsibilities
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.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings.
Qualifications
Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting.
Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations US-MA-Shrewsbury
Minimum Education Required Associate's Degree
Job ID 2023-9915
Organization Advocates
Type Regular Part-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 32
Business Unit Brain Injury