DAY HABILITATION LPN

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

 

The Day Habilitation Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the RN Health Care Supervisor for Day Hab. The LPN will be responsible for implementing ROM routines and documenting in accordance with the plans. The LPN will also be responsible for all duties as assigned by the RN Health Care Supervisor. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis. This position will require some flexibility based upon program needs. May be asked to support other Day Programs with travel up to 50 miles per day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessments specific to      each person’s health care needs.
• Administration of      medications as assigned.
• Write monthly progress      notes and weekly nursing assessments.
• Notify the Health Care      Provider and Director of Nursing of any medical changes or concerns then      communicate and document all information.
• Communicate any      discharge instructions, treatments or medication changes to all staff.
• Physically assist      individuals in transfer and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory.
• Physically assist      persons in personal hygiene tasks which may include lifts and physical      support to persons with body weights of 150 - 250 pounds.
• Educate and assist staff      and individuals with nutrition and dietary needs.
• Follow agency policies      and procedures as defined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Identify safety risks and possible      alternatives and advocate for the rights of all individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality      in keeping with HIPAA regulations.
• Handle related job      duties in compliance with agency’s Programmatic Policy Manual and Medicaid      regulations.
• Responsible for      implementing ROM routines and documenting in accordance with the      plans. 

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend      and participate in meetings, trainings and development.
• Actively      participate on work teams to solve problems, share ideas and plan for      change.
• Maintain      confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple      priorities. 
• Provide recommendations to your supervisor and Director      of Nursing regarding ways to improve the current systems
• Maintain CPR & AED certifications.
• Maintain Safety Care      certification, if required by position/program.
• Other      duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Complete Agency      Orientation.
• Ability to establish      rapport with the disabled population, their families, co-workers and      service providers.
• Maintain      trainings specific to individual programmatic issues.
• Ability      to plan and organize your work and the activities of others.
• Actions      should reflect judgment that would not jeopardize the health and safety of      the individuals.
• Proficient      in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of office equipment.
• Effective      verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong      interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a      wide range of employees.
• Must be able to bend,      lift, stoop, reach and file.
  
   

Requirements

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Current and valid      registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of      Registration in Nursing.
• At least one year of      full time or equivalent part time experience as an LPN.
• Must be 21 years old,      have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available      by telephone for daily contact.