Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location - 995 Worthington Street, ,
Springfield, MA, 01109, United States Job Category - LPN, Licensed
Practical Nurse Industry - Non-Profit Employee Type - FT Contact
information Name - Jennifer Rivera Phone - 414-233-5397 Email -
jerivera@mhainc.org Description MHA is hiring immediately for a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN). The Nurse will be responsible for performing
diversified nursing services for residents including coordination of
health services for participants, act as medication administration
policy consultant, teaching, training, policy implementation, and other
similar duties. Maintain an ongoing assessment of health care needs for
the well-being of the participants served, in compliance with the
Federal, State and Association policies, procedures and regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Essential Position Functions Answer and
respond to calls from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) residences and
administration concerning health needs of ABI participants. Coordinate
medical treatment including triage, staff discussion and implementation
on emergency basis. Communicate with doctors, nurses, etc. regarding
participant medical or clinical issues through office visits or
telephone calls. Instruct staff to carry out proper medical triage as
needed. Make routine scheduled visits to residences to meet with staff,
answer questions, educate and assess participants. Make emergency visits
to participants when necessary. Perform medication audits as part of MAP
policy. Review all medical documentation such as; medication status
sheets, medication administration sheets, physician contact sheets, etc.
Assess all laboratory work for participants including ordering,
receiving calls or sending results to other providers. Plan, design, and
implement various training programs for staff, to teach and institute
health care procedures in coordination with the Nurse Coordinator.
Transport or accompany participants to doctor appointments as needed.
Participate in clinical assessment and recommendations as required.
Attend various meetings within the agency and with other organizations,
associations, etc. Attend and advise staff team meetings. Visit or call
families of participants regarding health care issues. Maintain a safe
workplace environment by identifying and addressing any safety
hazards/issues, reporting all employee accidents to Human Resources and
participant accidents to supervisor, and following established MHA
safety policies and procedures. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Qualifications Knowledge of procedures and practices in the specialized
field of nursing. Possess current and valid Massachusetts LPN license
Minimally one year nursing experience preferred but not required. Must
be self-directed, have strong communication and organizational skills.
Possess current driver\'s license and have car and willingness to use
car for work purposes. EEOC Statement: MHA Inc. provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions
of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.