LPN - Nurse Manager
About The Position
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. Full and Part Time (24 hours) position available. This position may be assigned to one specific program or visit multiple programs, depending on programmatic and client needs.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse, registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a community health setting.
- Prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults and/ or mental health.
- 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
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 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 10 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
- Medical/Dependent Care/Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
