LPN- Awake Overnight - Department

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings in response to unmet or emerging needs.

The Position: We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! You will provide health services and direct care to individuals with disabilities living in a residential program. In addition, you will act as both an advocate and a liaison with community health care providers, monitoring medical records, and medication administration.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Awake) (40 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct specialized nursing and other day to day care to individuals.
• Document health care services in accordance with appropriate state regulations, nursing standards, and Massachusetts LPN license requirements. Abide by all agency policies and procedures.
• Function under the supervision of the program director, registered nurse and Director of Health Care.
• Act as a liaison as needed to other community agencies and treatment providers regarding regular medical needs and care. Help other DSP staff identify appropriate community health resources.
• Provide in-service education to individuals and/or staff on health issues.
• Administer medications to assigned individuals following the Department of Public Health Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of medication systems and MAP compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director and registered nurse evidenced by meeting weekly and as needed for medical updates.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing/healthcare staff of Bridgewell by participation in monthly nursing staff meetings and agency-wide healthcare planning.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Registered Nurse to assess, organize, update, and maintain health care and medication needs. This should include, but is not limited to:
• Individual client assessment
• Review of routine and other physical exams
• Review of physician ordered treatments
• Assurance of treatment follow-up and coordination of medical and psychiatric care
• Maintenance of medical charts.
• Other duties as assigned

Direct Support Responsibilities Include:

• Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
• Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Program Director.
• Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
• Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational and other activities outside the home.
• Assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties as need to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
• Maintain progress notes according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Write annual assessments on individual goals as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and participate in the ISP meeting and other relevant meetings for the individuals.
• Assist the individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
• Maintain core-training…