Shift Supervisor (Licensed Practical Nurse II) On Grounds Program

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Job Description

Shift Supervisor (Licensed Practical Nurse II) On Grounds Program - (  )

Description

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse for this full-time position at the Southeast Area On Grounds Program to work as a shift supervisor and direct service provider in a residential setting while maintaining a person centered, trauma informed atmosphere and professional performance. This position requires transportation of clients to appointments and other community activities.

• Ensure care and rehabilitation is provided as prescribed by the Community Service Plans (CSP). Ensure safe staffing is in place and coordinate with the Administrator on Call (AOC), when necessary. Communicate client and program information amongst houses and staff to ensure a safe working environment.
• Coordinates medication services which include following through with physician orders, prescriptions, filling out Residential Information Sheets and checking to ensure that each coincides, ensuring that medications are sufficient to last until the next appointment, writing self-medication check off sheets, and posting medication changes to ensure clients receive the appropriate medication regimen.
• Monitors, reports and records client’s response to current medication and treatment regimens and reports findings to the supervisor for follow up with appropriate medical practitioner.
• Educates clients and staff about medications and their effects by utilizing in-service trainings, their own professional knowledge and resources located at the program to ensure that they have a basic knowledge and understanding of such.
• Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed by an appropriate medical practitioner.
• Accompanies clients and ensures that clients receive emergency care, as needed.
• Maintains and monitors a medication closet, first aid and infection control supplies to ensure that everything is labeled, kept in order, and that adequate supplies are on hand, and have not expired.

• Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License or equivalent required for this position.

• Experience working in a Community Mental Health Setting.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

On Grounds Program is part of the Taunton/Attleboro Site that transitions clients from an inpatient setting to a more independent community living setting. The Program is staffed 24 hours a day/7 day a week. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employees alike.

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.

This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.