Job title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) Company: Crystal Springs, Inc. Job description: Job description Crystal Springs Inc. has an opportunity for a 40 hour per week and per diem LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) to join our team. We have immediate needs for LPNs or RNs to work as part of a clinical team in providing direct nursing care to medically frail adult individuals with disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every team member is valued! Schedule: • 40 hour per week position Monday through Friday daytime hours with no weekend, no holidays and rotating weekend on call-responsibility. • per diem hours • * Sign-on Bonus of $1,000 New Starting Rates and Enhancement pay** Mission Statement: Crystal Springs’ Adult Services are designed to provide adults with developmental disabilities nurturing environments where they are treated with dignity, respect, care and compassion, and are supported to achieve their greatest potential to live independently, gain meaningful employment, and live a healthy life style. Job Summary: The Nurse Case manager assists the Nursing department in the coordination of care for each individual in maintaining their health and well-being by following physicians’ orders, plans of care and appropriate policies, procedures and protocols. In addition to providing direct oversight as needed, the Nurse Case Manager may be required to provide direct nursing care to individuals at CSI. Such care must be in accordance with current federal and state law and regulation, facility policies and procedures, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times for the individuals of Crystal Springs. The Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse must at all times, act in a professional manner and have the ability to multi-task. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to perform nursing medical assessments, effectively triage day-to-day emergencies, phone calls and/or other medically related situations that may arise Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with physicians, outside specialists, funding agencies and parents/guardians as needed. Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to multitask. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, values and goals through leadership. Demonstrated ability to function as a healthy & therapeutic role model. Demonstrated fairness, forethought and good judgment in decision making. Demonstrated understanding and adherence to the agency’s culture of care expectations and family-centered care and treatment philosophy and protocols. Demonstrated cooperative attitude and effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with others (students and their families, supervisors and other professionals) to nurture healthy and productive working relationships. Demonstrated understanding of general environmental & safety policies/procedures with a particular focus on Pica safety. Demonstrated understanding and ability to complete all required documentation. Demonstrated ability to assist residents and supervise staff with regard to medically related treatments/doctor’s orders as well as personal care development and maintenance as appropriate. Demonstrated understanding of client confidentiality regulations such as HIPPA and other protocols. Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, set goals and follow through on tasks as well as motivating staff and fostering opportunities for teamwork. Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedure for reporting suspected abuse & neglect. Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic issues. Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to relevant laws, contractual obligations and licensing regulations. Demonstrate ability to perform duties in a professional manner demonstrating self-autonomy and completing work by deadline date. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete bimonthly in-home audits, Complete bi-weekly medication and MAR reviews Teaching/training for staff Administer medications when needed/required. Provide physical assessment of individuals including vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight Provide basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas when needed. Maintain open lines of communication with the individual’s team, parents/guardians, medical providers, DDS, and any other vendor/s involved in the individuals care Complete require documentation in a timely manner and submit to appropriate parties. Document and communicate all medical issues to the team. Review all appropriate tracking logs (BM, menses, etc.) and provide additional training/retraining when necessary. Adhere by MAP regulations Order medication from pharmacy as needed Provide G and J tube care as needed Provide medically related assistance and training to staff as needed Attend staff meetings as directed Maintain current licensure, current CPR and First Aid certification Maintain required certifications of the Adult Program. Rotating on-call responsibility Training/education with staff trying to attain their MAP certification Perform other duties as assigned LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English; and to read and comprehend work related documents which are almost exclusively written in English. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Duties include traveling to all 13 adult homes, including 4 community homes. PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS: Ability to hear alarms, phones, and communications from adults and employees in short and long range Ability to lift at least 100 pounds with another employee or lifting equipment Ability to bend, kneel, squat and stand for long periods of time throughout the shift Ability to reach above the shoulders at least four times during a shift, often lifting an item of weight; Ability to grasp, retrieve, pinch and hold small items frequently throughout the shift, at least once every ten minutes Ability to train and perform procedures surrounding CPR, First Aid, physical restraints and crisis intervention for the safety of the residents and staff Ability to manage and handle stressful and emotionally charged interactions and situations OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must hold a valid driver’s license for more than one year and be ready, willing and able to drive the Company’s wheelchair and/or mini-vans safely according to Massachusetts driving laws Statement of Nondiscrimination Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law. Supervisory Responsibilities: · No supervisory responsibilities Competencies • Customer/Person-centered focused. • Ethical Conduct. • Leadership skills. • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility. • Thoroughness. • Time Management/organization skills QUALIFICATIONS: · LPN or RN, currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts and in good standing. · Minimum 2 years’ experience as LPN, RN or 1 year with CNA experience Language/Communication Skills: · Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English and to read and comprehend work related documents which are almost exclusively written in English. Look at what we have to offer YOU! We will tailor a schedule that revolves around you! Benefits: Pay Rate - $28.70 - $31.70/hour Enhanced Pay: Retention Pay: $5.00 per hour • Retention Pay through November 30, 2022. Continued retention pay is dependent upon continued funding. Be the Difference crystalspringsinc.org/career-opportunities/ Statement of Nondiscrimination: Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person based on age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law. COVID-19 considerations: Employee safety & health is our top priority! We provide PPE to all employees and visitors. Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to $36.70 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance • Health savings account • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Referral program • Retirement plan Physical setting: • Long term care Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday • With rotational on call responsibilities; no weekend shifts Ability to commute/relocate: • Assonet, MA 02702: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: • LVN (Preferred) • BLS Certification (Preferred) • LPN (Preferred) About Crystal Springs Crystal Springs is a non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience connecting professionals like yourself with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. Join our team of dependable, compassionate, and empathetic Nurses. We are actively seeking per diem LPNs, and we want exceptional nurses like you on our team! Find your purpose and more at Crystal Springs. Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: $36.7 per hour Location: Assonet, MA Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job