Department of Developmental Services
Healthcare
LicensedPracticalNurse
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“Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Developmental Services. Skills: Behavioral health, Intellectual disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Patient care. Provide nursing care. Implement health care plan”
Industry & Context.
Mandatory overtime, Report to work during state of emergency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current active LPN license, Current Class D Motor Vehicle License, Maintain Health Care Provider BLS certification, Complete PABC within 6 months, Maintain PABC Certified
Nice to Have
Develop respectful relationship with individuals, Assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities, Maintain accurate records, Exercise discretion in handling confidential information, Familiarity with safety practices, Familiarity with medical terminology/abbreviations, Transcribe, read, and comprehend English
What You'll Do.
Implement health care plan
Apply medical/surgical dressings
Administer medications
Assist with daily maintenance
Assist with personal care
Maintain individual records
Initiate referrals for medical services
Schedule medical services
Safeguard hospital admissions
Advocate for individuals
Follow up on referrals
Communicate health issues to staff
Update families/guardians on hospitalizations
Provide rehabilitation support
Maintain medical supplies
Maintain medical equipment
Initiate emergency medical procedures
Apply basic first aid
Perform tracheotomy care
Provide training for staff
Transport individuals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate health issues to staff
Communication Scope
Communicate health issues; Update families/guardians
Full Job Description
This is an open and continuous posting for full-time positions on multiple shifts throughout the Wrentham Developmental Center of the Southeastern Region of DDS . The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for an enthusiastic, compassionate, reliable nursing professional with a strong work ethic to fill a Licensed Practical Nurse I position to be assigned to the Evaluation and Stabilization Program (ESP) within the Southeast Region in Wrentham, MA. The Licensed Practical Nurse I provides services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who may exhibit challenging and extreme behaviors. This is to be accomplished by the provision of an environment consistent with individuals' needs in daily living, active treatment, and implementation of habilitative and behavioral programs. This position requires specialized training. Please Note: Based on assignment, candidates may be eligible for various pay differentials. For more information on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLyCHl8CEwI To visit the DDS Career Page, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/dds-careers Licensed Practical Nurse I POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING Wrentham, MA at the Wrentham Developmental Center. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provide exceptional nursing care and oversight by implementing the individuals' health care plan including charting vital signs, application of medical/surgical dressings, and administering medications as prescribed and directed by the primary/specialty physician Assist with daily maintenance, personal care and other services of support as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP); Maintain individual records and files Initiate referrals for needed medical services including scheduling, hospital safeguarding, advocacy and other follow-up care; Engage in referral for supportive and health-relate
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