Massachusetts Jobs

Description

Eliot is committed to employee growth & retention by offering a comprehensive total rewards package including but not limited to:

• 75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance

• 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• 100% Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• $3000 Employee Referral Bonus

• $3000 Annual Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

• Opportunities for growth internally within our 100+ programs across Massachusetts

• Comprehensive Staff Orientation, Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance

• FSA, Dependent Care, transportation reimbursement

Eliot operates high-quality residential, and independent support services programs for adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries, utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based approach that provides quality supports to adults of all ages. Eliot’s staff works closely with families and community organizations to build partnerships in order for individuals to grow to their fullest potential.

Eliot is seeking an experienced LPN to coordinate residential services supporting these adults. Successful candidates will have 3 years related experience and have skills to establish supportive relationships with individuals with developmental disability and brain injury and commitment to meeting the individual needs and preferences of each person served.

Responsibilities:

• Provide education and consultation to individuals and staff on medical issues, treatments, medications, wellness and prevention. Provide 1:1 skills trainings in specific individualized need areas and group training for individuals and staff

• Provide oversight, guidance and consultation in all residential programs around medical protocols, medication management, and coordination of care

• Review all medical documentation, complete medical assessments, and prepare medical documentation for all new referrals and discharges. Participate in transition planning and coordination of medical and nursing care/services as needed for new referrals and current caseload

• Perform direct care and medical support services to all residential programs as needed

• Hire, train and supervise staff for the Brain Injury programs providing regular supervision and guidance to include job performance evaluation and disciplinary action, as needed

• Meet with managers and staff when an individual receives any new medical diagnosis, is prescribed a new medication, diet, medical device or protocol to provide training, consultation and protocols for on-going assessment of symptoms, treatment effectiveness and monitoring of appropriate responses/actions

• Participate in the development of treatment goals for each individual related to medical, medication or health concerns. Ensure that each individual is actively involved in their treatment planning process as much as they are able to be.

• Develop working relationships with community medical providers and VNA related services in order to assist with coordinating medical care for individuals

  Obtain and maintain MAP Trainer certification and conduct MAP certification and MAP Refresher training for staff on an ongoing, scheduled basis. Ensure that all programs are in compliance with DPH/MAP regulations. Review scheduled medication audits submitted by managers and follow up on all deficiencies. Conduct regular MAP audits in all programs and unscheduled audits as assigned by supervisor. Ensure program MCSR certificates remain current and apply for renewals before expiration.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Compensation: $30.13 hourly

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Communication Skills: Expert

• Computer Software Skills: Expert

• Med Administration: Expert

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• RN

Experience

Preferred

• 3 years: Community Health Setting