Department of Developmental Services

Healthcare

LicensedPracticalNurse

$62–85k ~AI est. Wrentham, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

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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