LifeStream·New Bedford, Massachusetts
The Lead LPN is responsible for coordinating health care services, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the delivery of quality care for individuals in agency programs. They also provide clinical training to staff and act as a medical resource to support participant health and well-being.
Schedule is: 40 hours-Monday 1p-9p, Tuesday 8a-4p, Wednesday 1-9p, Thursday 8a-4p, Friday 11a-7p
Starting pay is $37/hour, weekend shift differentials available. $3,000 sign-on bonus paid at 60, 120, 180 days!
LifeStream is an equal-opportunity employer.
Assess all individual’s medical regimes to ensure that all individuals are referred for and receive health services, which will maximize health and safety.
Ensures that all consumers are referred for and receive services which assist with achieving set goals and maximize physical and emotional well-being.
Provide direct care duties to maintain the highest level of care standards.
Maintenance of medical charts, medication ordering regime and other medical supply inventory
2. Training
Identify areas of clinical development needed for program staff and coordinate trainings to address any needs identified.
Participate in the training of new LPN hires per the discretion of RN, consistent with Nurse Mentorship Program.
3. Quality Assurance
Attend all required meetings and maintain required licensures.
Coordinate health care needs of individuals served and assure that delivery of these services occurs in a timely fashion.
Work scheduled floor hours.
Accompany all consumers to doctor’s appointments when needed.
Review medication administration systems on a monthly basis with the development of an action plan, to be completed with Residential Manager in a timely manner.
4. Administrative
Ensure that all required medical documentation is completed within a timely fashion and according to established guidelines and reflect the progress and interest of each individual served.
Maintain open and effective communication with DDS/MRC Service Coordinators, parents, guardians, employees, other managers, vendors, and community.
Effective communication of all programs needs reported to Residential Coordinator and Nursing Coordinator in a timely manner.
Report any suspicions of abuse or neglect to DPPC as a mandated reporter.
A full Lead LPN job description is available upon interview.
The candidate must be a licensed practical nurse capable of performing clinical assessments, managing medication systems, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with various stakeholders and service providers are required.
Market context
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