Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of persons with disabilities?
Join our team today and make a difference!
Pay: Starting at $29.05/hour ranging to $30.31/hour for qualified experience
Shifts Available:
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
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Weekdays and weekends
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor/Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Supervising RN/Manager. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:
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Program Managers
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Direct Support Staff
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Office Administrative Staff
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Agency Nursing Staff
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Program Director
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Health Care Consultants
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Regulatory Agencies
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Community (neighboring businesses, etc.)
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Maintenance Staff
QUALIFICATIONS
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Valid Nursing Degree/License
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Good interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skills
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Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information
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Ability to handle stressful and/or crisis situations
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Good time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)
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Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrier
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
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Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
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Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homes
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Receive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as needed
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Order resident medications per MD orders
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Administer medications
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Monitor residents’ vitals and weights
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Review nursing care plans
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Assist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are met
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Track medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being met
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Attend resident medical appointments
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Collaborate with outside medical professionals
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Ensure that special diets/consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.
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Assist residents with all ADL tasks as needed
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Prepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for compliance
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Provide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residents
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Complete documentation and follow-up as required
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File medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individuals
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Maintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of supplies
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Assist RN supervisor when needed
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Maintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residents
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Ensure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as needed
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Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager
