The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses! This is an excellent entry level nursing opportunity to further your career and broaden your nursing experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care and oversight including the evaluation of episodic health needs through assessment, continuous observation, evaluation of interventions and changes within the health care plan if desired outcomes are not achieved.
• Administer medications and treatments. Monitor condition of equipment functionality and ensure availability of supplies and medications.
• Assist in the planning, coordinating and implementation of care for acutely ill or injured individuals; function as a first responder in an emergency or crisis situations.
• Articulate health care needs to the residents as a member of the interdisciplinary team including participation in team meetings, attending the annual ISP meeting, developing risk management protocols and completing assigned documentation.
• Collect, communicate and record data regarding health and functional status of the resident by interview, examination and review of record; identify actual or potential health care needs.
• Communicate health care needs and concerns to staff, families, and guardians regarding changing health care needs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Current LPN.
• Capacity to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
• Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $34.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Braintree, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person