Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervising Professional Full Time 50 Pleasant St, Northampton, Northampton, MA, US Requisition ID: 1118 Salary Range: $33.00 To $38.00 Hourly About Us: At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve. We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all. Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse at River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) is responsible for providing support, and instruction to families, care providers and direct care staff in keeping with established individual nursing care plans and program polices for our CCBHC program. This role includes nursing duties in both direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance and related requirements for individuals with medical, physical and or developmental disabilities. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, team-oriented environment while maintaining client dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Assess the health status of individuals and record related health data. Participate in the analysis and interpretation of data and make related recommendations as to specific elements of nursing care required for a particular situation. Respond accordingly to on-call and/or emergency situations. Ensure all records and files are maintained properly; ensure confidentiality and safekeeping. Per program participates in the Medication Administration Program. Participate in the planning and implementation of an individual's nursing intervention in keeping with an established nursing care plan. As appropriate, evaluate outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiate and recommend changes in plans of care. Attend and participate in related meetings as needed or requested. Incorporate prescribed medical regimen into the nursing plan of care according to approved program nursing procedures. Administer medications and related activities as indicated by program and in accordance with physician orders in consultation and accepted standards. Record all observations or data regarding the physical, behavioral, and psychological status. Participate in the health teaching required for an individual and/or family and other staff per program to maintain quality and continuity of nursing and general care. Instruct, guide and direct staff and/or other care givers in proper basic methods, techniques and procedures. Collaborate, cooperate and communicate appropriately with other health care providers, allied professionals, etc. to ensure quality and continuity of an individual's care. Schedule, assist and accompany individuals on medical or related appointments and testing as required per program. Assist supervisor in program nursing services, general operations, improvements and changes. Assist with orienting of new nursing staff. Instruct, guide and direct staff as appropriate in specific nursing care, health maintenance and related elements required within an individual's care. Identify, develop appropriate and recommend changes in nursing services policies and procedures. Qualifications: Required: Knowledge of practical nursing requiring some advanced skills knowledge equal to high school plus additional specializing training. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation vehicle Valid Massachusetts LPN license. Preferred: Diversified duties involving an intensive knowledge of nursing care and the use of a wide range of procedures. Requires the use of judgement in the provision of nursing care and in the determination of the best actions to be taken within the limits of accepted practice.