LPN - School

The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.Mission : The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.Primary Job Responsibilities :

• Complete daily medication pass in the school program.
• Perform routine health care and first aid procedures including medication administration under the supervision of the Nursing Coordinator.
• Maintain medical records including documentation of treatment and medication administration, skin checks, monitoring of seizure activity, documentation of injuries and health and safety problems of students.
• Assess and inform the Nursing Coordinator of emergency injuries or illnesses, and contact families and physicians as directed.
• Monitor Vital Signs, heights and weights on a regular schedule based on individual student needs.
• Order medications and medical supplies for students under the direction of the Nursing Coordinator.
• Ongoing monitoring, stocking of medical supplies within the classrooms and medication area.
• Participate in designated team meetings and case reviews for students under their supervision.
• Present on specific health topics related to designated students.
• Able to attend training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.Essential Job Functions :
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
• Able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including non violent crisis intervention.Qualifications :
• Licensed practical nurse, two years' experience preferred.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize activities with specific attention to higher level strategies while ensuring that details are also effectively addressed.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards is required with preferred experience in regulatory compliance with standards from Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Public Health (DPH)
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.