The LPN will provide all nursing related duties in a program setting.

Essential Functions

Provides comprehensive oversight and management of the medication
program. Monitors the physical condition of clients involved in physical
restraints or demonstrating emotional responses that may affect their health
and well-being. Ensures that medications are packaged and prepared for off campus activities
• Oversees record-keeping functions as related to health records, medical
findings, and regulatory requirements; works with referring agents to ensure
that medical data is current, available, and accurate, including immunizations
and other health-related requirements for school attendance and/or
residential living. Maintains all required paperwork and documentation
necessary for the agency and for third-party billing services.
• Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Director
(Education/Program), Psychiatrist, and/or the program administration
(Component Director, Assistant Component Director, and/or his/her
Designee) on evaluating referrals and admissions to the program as related
to the emotional, health, and medical needs of potential clients; develops
and conducts staff trainings related to all aspects of medication
administration, first aid, CPR, and health issues of children and adolescents
Consults with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, Psychiatrist, clinical staff,
and the program administration regarding the emotional, behavioral, and
treatment needs of clients, including health issues, medication-related needs,
side-effects, and behavioral changes, positive or negative, as necessary and
appropriate.
• If certified to have prescription privileges, provides prescriptions for
psychotropic medications to Y.O.U. Inc. clients under the supervision of the
Medical Director; participates in providing emergency coverage for clients to
whom medication has been prescribed.
• Compose oneself with professionalism, ethical practice, and compassionate
regard for consumers/clients. To this end, the Director should demonstrate
competency, reliability, honesty, integrity, respectfulness, continued
learning, positivity, mutual support, effective collaboration, active listening,
and attention to the responsibilities of the job. The Director should dress
neatly, professionally, and appropriately to the situation. The Director should
communicate orally with etiquette, honesty, respectfulness and composure;
written communication should demonstrate excellence and be in keeping with
the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Through the role of Nurse, model a philosophy and clinical practice that:
o Promotes client-centered care that adheres to best practice standards
and recognizes “client voice and client choice,”
o Recognizes the multiple perspectives of clients and their caregiving
system,
o Demonstrates a commitment to supporting inclusion, equity and
diversity of people that might otherwise be marginalized or oppressed,
o Utilizes active and reflective listening as well as the exchange of
supportive and effective feedback related to issues of clinical care and
practice as well as general performance
o Orients oneself in a strengths-based approach,
o Develops an understanding of the impact of trauma and substance
abuse
o Provides positive regard, empathy, curiosity, respect, and
professionalism,
o Establishes and maintain clear expectations and strong professional
boundaries,
o Attunes to the client and his/her family and natural support system,
o Ensures that clinical care meets medical necessity, and
o Remains cognizant of and proactive about any issues of safety / risk.

Additional Responsibilities

Monitors the physical condition of clients and maintains all medical records as
required; arranges medical and dental appointments for all residents as
necessary and in a timely manner; works with program staff to coordinate
appointments and provide for transportation.
• Maintains information for staff regarding any changes in the health or
medical status, as well as the medications, for every client
Serves as a member of the treatment team whenever appropriate or
requested by the program's administration to provide information relative to
the health, medical, or medications for the clients; provides all medically
related case management functions in working with the family, social service
agencies, collaterals, and/or sending school districts.
• Provides health-related workshops and seminars for students covering topics
of daily and personal hygiene.
• Oversees the ordering and inventorying of all first aid or medical supplies,
such as gloves and facemasks, for the program.
• Other duties as needed.

• Certification/Licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and
behavioral issues preferred.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal
transportation to fulfill essential job functions is required. Privately owned
vehicle has current and valid state registration and safety inspection sticker,
is safe, and is ensured according to the minimum state requirements
(pertaining to bodily injury and liability). As per Massachusetts state law,
driving under the influence of any substance is against the law, prohibited,
and may be grounds for immediate termination.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, collaboration, and
independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical and decisive in
problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated administrative and organizational capabilities. Ability to work
effectively with others.
• Knowledgeable of level of care, program specifications, regulatory
requirements, licensing requirements, credentialing requirements, HIPAA,
and other laws related to clinical care.
• High level of knowledge and competency with direct psychotherapeutic
clinical care, including risk assessment, safety planning, general
comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, service delivery, discharge
planning. Ability to ensure that clinical care meets medical necessity and that
service delivery meets all compliance standards.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform sedentary aspects of position, including, but not
limited to capability of fulfilling demands of driving/transporting clients as
necessary.
• Must be able to perform physical restraints as necessary and must be in
relatively good health and be able to perform the duties listed above.