Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

Overview

The LPN II provides direct service and daily nursing care in a medically intensive program for individuals with brain injury, developmental delay or intellectual disability and complex medical needs. The LPN II assumes overall responsibility of the program for the designated shift as lead staff/nurse.

Responsibilities

Nursing Care

• Implements person-centered treatment care plans in accordance with medical orders.
• Assists with activities of daily living according to each individual's plan, including showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, and diabetes care.
• Completes all skilled nursing care needs including wound care, GT/JT care, trach care and nutritional support.
• Monitors and observes clients for any change in status and reports issues in a timely manner.
• Performs individualized assessments with any change of status and provides skilled nursing interventions.

Supervision

• Clinically supervises CNAs during designated shifts.
• Ensures care is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures care meets all ISP goals and addresses the whole person.
• Ensures program meets all quality control monitoring.

Communication

• Communicates and meets with RN Manager as needed.
• Maintains communication with primary care provider, family members and/or guardian and other significant relationships.
• Communicates effectively with other Vinfen employees, outside agencies, community agencies, and neighbors.

Documentation

• Documents nursing care and treatments as ordered by primary care provider according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
• Documents medication administration according to Vinfen policy and procedure, following MAP standards.
• Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate, including shift notes, daily communication, treatment protocol data, medication administration sign offs and controlled substance book.

Environment

• Ensures the environment is safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Ensures the environment meets all regulatory requirements.
• Promotes an environment conducive to client's active participation in residence.
• Ensures client's preferences and choices are respected.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual disabilities or brain injury preferred.
• Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals who have complex health issues.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Skills and competency to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients served.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor CNAs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices.

Qualifications

• One to two years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting helpful, but not required.
• Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
• Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
• Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• CPR required within two weeks of hire.
• Safety Care required within two weeks of hire.
• May be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist).
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts is required.