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LPN - Marlborough

  • Location:

    Marlborough

  • Sector:

    MRS Nursing

  • Job type:

    Temporary & Contract

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Deepika Bhagat

  • Contact email:

    dbhagat@medicalrecruitmentstrategies.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH374900_1660779022

  • Published:

    over 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-10-17

  • Client:

    Medical Recruitment Strategies

Job Title: LPN/LVN Location: Marlborough Massachusetts Shift: 40 hour position - Friday & Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday & Monday 1pm-10pm

Responsibilities

  • Assists with rehabilitation of residents and health maintenance in accordance with the Individual Action Plan.
  • Uphold in all areas of work the philosophy of the Advocates Way and the Intentional Care Standards while serving people at the program.
  • Contribute to assessment, individual risk management/safety planning, discharge planning, and care coordination.
  • Assists the Nurse Manager and individuals staying at the program with administration of medications and therapeutic treatments according to site policies and procedures as well as the person's abilities.
  • Assists with the education of residents and staff in areas such as medication management, checking pulse, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Implements interventions and documents progress according to program policies and procedures.
  • Reports changes in resident's status or unusual activity/occurrence to the Nurse Manager or Clinician On-Call in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Maintains documentation/record keeping in accordance with agency and program guidelines.
  • Advocates for residents and coordinate with other healthcare providers.
  • Utilizes a person centered rehabilitation and recovery perspective to modify the approach to each individual person.
  • Ensure an environment that promotes safety, recovery, and treatment.
  • Attends and actively participates in supervision, staff, team, and family meetings
  • Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, SOLVE, MAP).
  • Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates' Human Rights Policy.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved nursing school with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience, experience with people with diagnosed mental health issues who live in the community preferred.
  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
  • High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
  • Must hold a valid drivers' license, access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.
  • Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma/GED
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