Job description

Job details

Pay

From $28.00 per hour

Job type

• Per diem

Standard shift

• Day shift

Weekly schedule

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental schedule

• None

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Per Diem, M-F, based on needs of program including member & caregiver needs

Job Description

Position: Adult Family Care LPN

Department: Child & Family Services

The Adult Family Care (AFC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works directly with the Multidisciplinary AFC Team to provide AFC services and nursing oversight to meet the needs of each member in accordance with the member’s AFC plan of care. The AFC LPN participates in required and other relevant training, and reports directly to The Arc’s AFC RN.

General Qualifications:

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be fully licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and in good standing with the Board. Two years of experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing care; excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills; organization skills; basic computer skills; ability to assess and to develop care plans; and a commitment to working as a team member is needed. Annual physical and bi-annual TB screening is required.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations under the direction and supervision of the AFC provider RN

• Develop and review, in conjunction with supervising RN, member’s AFC plan of care
• Work in conjunction with the AFC team to select, train, assess and support AFC Caregivers
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with Director, RN Direct Supervisor, and AFC Care Manager
• Monitor the health status of all Members and support Caregivers in reporting changes in the Member’s health status to Member’s PCP
• Regularly review Caregiver Logs and other documentation monthly to ensure appropriate level of care for members
• Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting for purposes of assessment and support for any health related needs following the schedule set by MassHealth regulations
• Complete a nursing progress note for each visit or encounter
• Complete, in conjunction with supervising RN, semiannual health-status reports to be sent to Member’s PCP
• In conjunction with the AFC Multidisciplinary Team, plan for and implement discharges and transition from the AFC Program
• Conduct an orientation, in conjunction with supervising RN, for each AFC Caregiver before the AFC Caregiver begins personal care
• Provide ongoing training to AFC Caregivers on health and aging
• Provide education for the member about hygiene and health concerns
• Facilitate communication between service providers, families and health professionals as needed to identify specific needs of supported Members
• Assist as needed with urgent and non-urgent needs relating to AFC Members
• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals supported and extend those rights and dignities to family members, caregivers, or guardians. Represent The Arc of Bristol County, Inc. while in the community in a positive and professional manner, consistently communicating the agency’s philosophy and mission.
• Follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.
• Serve as a back-up support for emergency situations in the AFC program.
• Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of submission of all documentation as related to AFC services.
• Provide occasional back-up coverage for other Arc services that require nursing oversight
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical setting

Medical specialties

Work location

• One location

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Bedford, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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