Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health Association - Western MA

MHA is hiring immediately for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).  The Nurse will be responsible for performing diversified nursing services for residents including coordination of health services for participants, act as medication administration policy consultant, teaching, training, policy implementation, and other similar duties.  Maintain an ongoing assessment of health care needs for the well-being of the participants served, in compliance with the Federal, State and Association policies, procedures and regulations.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Essential Position Functions

• Answer and respond to calls from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) residences and administration concerning health needs of ABI participants.  Coordinate medical treatment including triage, staff discussion and implementation on emergency basis.  Communicate with doctors, nurses, etc. regarding participant medical or clinical issues through office visits or telephone calls.  Instruct staff to carry out proper medical triage as needed.
• Make routine scheduled visits to residences to meet with staff, answer questions, educate and assess participants.  Make emergency visits to participants when necessary.
• Perform medication audits as part of MAP policy.  Review all medical documentation such as; medication status sheets, medication administration sheets, physician contact sheets, etc.  Assess all laboratory work for participants including ordering, receiving calls or sending results to other providers.
• Plan, design, and implement various training programs for staff, to teach and institute health care procedures in coordination with the Nurse Coordinator.
• Transport or accompany participants to doctor appointments as needed.
• Participate in clinical assessment and recommendations as required.
• Attend various meetings within the agency and with other organizations, associations, etc.
• Attend and advise staff team meetings.
• Visit or call families of participants regarding health care issues.
• Maintain a safe workplace environment by identifying and addressing any safety hazards/issues, reporting all employee accidents to Human Resources and participant accidents to supervisor, and following established MHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and practices in the specialized field of nursing.
• Possess current and valid Massachusetts LPN license 
• Minimally one year nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Must be self-directed, have strong communication and organizational skills.   
• Possess current driver’s license and have car and willingness to use car for work purposes.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability