Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Congregate Care
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Seven Hills Foundation is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Congregate Care. A Licensed Practical Nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care provided to residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center, delegating tasks, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act while delivering care to children and young adults.
Key focus areas include Assess and coordinate healthcare services for Program Manager, Assist individuals in designated programs to medical appointments and transportation, and Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children.
Successful candidates bring LPN Nurse, Current Massachusetts LPN License, and 1 Year Experience Working With Medically Fragile Children. Important skills include Assess Healthcare Services, Coordinate Healthcare Services, Communicate Medical Issues, Document Nursing Interventions, Review Plans Of Care, and Maintain Medication And Treatment Orders.
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Overview A Licensed Practical Nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care they provide to the residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. A Licensed Practical Nurse may delegate nursing activities to assigned health care personnel. The delegating Licensed Practical Nurse shall bearfull responsibility for making an appropriate assignment, adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate(s), as well as the outcome of that delegation; all within the parameters of their generic and continuing education and experience. Provides quality care to children and young adults in accordance of the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts.
Pay: $38.00/hour
Responsibilities •Assess and coordinate healthcare services for Program Manager. Institute appropriate follow up and communicate all medical issues to the program Residential Registered Nurse and any other appropriate Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff members.•Assist individuals in designated programs to their medical appointments and with transportation as recommended by the Program Manager, Registered Nurse, or the Nurse Practitioner.•Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children in appropriate areas.•Review the plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families and/or other agencies.•Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals: MD, NP, Program Manager or program Residential RN, and other designated Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff. Assist in training staff in medication policies and procedures.•Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.•Consult with residential Registered Nurse for supervision and direction as needed to ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.•Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns and any upcoming medical appointments to team.•Complete all mandatory in-service education in a timely manner and attend any educational programs at the recommendation of the Program Manager.•Implement procedures and services including medical interventions, or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or residential Registered Nurse.•Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health.
Qualifications •LPN Nurse with current Massachusetts license. •One year of experience working with medically fragile children. •Valid driver’s license required.
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