What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Day Shift position at CO-OP?
Sign on bonuses are available for part time and full time positions.
We are looking for a reliable LPN to care for adults with disabilities in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
We currently have day positions in Norton, Taunton, Rehoboth, and Marion.
Essential Duties:
- Administer medications and implement nursing treatment plans.
- Confer with physicians, dentists, and therapists as appropriate.
- Communicate with/provide necessary information on relevant health issues to parents, guardians, and applicable Agency staff.
- Respond to participant complaints of illness and recommend appropriate action.
- Confer with pharmacists regarding medications and their acquisitions as appropriate.
- Monitor seizure disorder records.
- Monitor general health status of participants, including hygiene issues and skin integrity.
- Administer minor first aid when necessary.
- Complete all health related documentation requirements.
- Provide standard First Aid/CPR certification training and/or other assigned training/s to Agency employees.
Requirements:
*Current Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Practical Nurse.
*Experience working with individuals with ABI preferred, CO-OP will provide training
*A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
*Acceptable Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, upon hire
History of CO-OP
CO-OP was established in 1972 to provide community services to adults with intellectual disabilities in the greater Taunton area. Our purpose is to assist people with disabilities and others to become valued members of their communities, with opportunities for meaningful participation in areas of personal pursuit.
We offer scheduled hours in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package for full-time staff, including health insurance, dental, vision, supplemental life and disability insurance, and a tax-deferred annuity plan. CO-OP offers a variety of different benefit perks for full-time staff such as opportunities for additional paid training, free life insurance, mileage reimbursement if applicable, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off benefit including accruals for extended leave, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35
