LPN | ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER

Nuestra Casa Adult Day Health Center is looking for an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to oversee both day-to-day nursing operations and quality of care provided, as well as the timely preparation of documentation that meets compliance guidelines with Massachusetts ADHC regulations as well as DPH requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of nursing services and treatments to participants;
• Supervision of the care and services provided to participants by Program Aides, volunteers, and other personnel, as applicable;
• Participating in the completion of participants' comprehensive assessments and plans of care;
• Writing nursing notes at least one time per month or more often as necessary to address significant changes and health care teaching in each participant's health record;
• Responding appropriately to any acute changes in a participant's health or functioning;
• Providing appropriate health care education for each participant and legally authorized representative;
• Obtaining, reviewing, and implementing primary care provider orders; and
• Coordinating the participant's care with the primary care provider and, if applicable, community service providers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Program's licensed nurse(s) shall have at least two years of recent experience in direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons.
• Medium Work-Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• A valid MA Nursing License.
• Pre-employment clearance by a physician that certifies the employee to be free of infectious disease and/or restrictions that would inhibit performing job related responsibilities
• Able to read, write and speak English and Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37