Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties Description This LPN is needed to provide hands on nursing coverage for the individuals with varying medical needs who reside in Meadow Lane IRA and Rudd Pond IRA. Meadow Lane IRA will serve as the primary location for this position and accommodates five individuals with varied medical and behavioral requirements. The Rudd Pond IRA provides care for four individuals with different nursing needs, including tasks that cannot be delegated to unlicensed direct care staff. Key responsibilities will include developing patient care protocols and training staff on necessary care procedures. The LPN will ensure compliance with patient care standards and provide services in a timely and appropriate manner, according to individualized treatment plans. Additionally, the LPN will evaluate patients’ responses to treatments and medications, as well as any changes in their health status, and will promptly communicate these observations to a Nurse II or physician. The LPN will address concer...