Nursing Jobs in Cranston, RI

CNA Full-time
Seven Hills Foundation

Direct Support Professional I - Certified Nursing Assistant

apartment Seven Hills Foundation location_onWoonsocket, RI
Overview Direct Support Professional I - Certified Nursing Assistant $22.00 / Hr $1000 sign-on bonus To support people with the type, amount, and style of assistance they need to enjoy personal well-being and safety. To teach life management skills by way of role modeling, participation, instruction, and monitoring. To implement support per the individual’s support plan, responding to multi-disciplinary team communication. Responsibilities Essential Functions Responsible for the overall physical, psychological and emotional health and safety of the participant.Models healthy behavior and positive social skills.Provides supports as written in the individual’s support plan that may include personal care, physical lifting and therapeutic holds.Provides feedback to team members and/or supervisors as to effectiveness of individual plans.Assists with an individual’s environment such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, errands and budgeting.Facilitates and maintains family contacts and community involvement.Encourages the development of new relationships and contacts by assisting people to be active in their communities and workplace.Communicates effectively in verbal and written format. Communication is to be given and received and is every employee’s responsibility.Actively participates in improving communication with participants by learning, encouraging and actively utilizing an individual’s modes of communication.When applicable, follows doctors’ orders and ensures that medications and treatments are administered following proper medical procedures.Recognizes reports and assists with medical crises as they occur.May assist in the vocational evaluation process.May support vocational programming including payroll for hours worked, merit ratings, referrals and job coaching.Transport clients using agency vehicle, or his/her vehicle as needed, to and from appointments, day program, community activities.Performs work in compliance with Human Rights regulations.May work independently of direct supervision or, at times, alone.Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.Maintains and takes responsibility for certifications and all trainings as required, respectful of management leadership at all times.Contributes to the positive morale by representing the agency through professional communication and interactions.Implements and fosters the principles of self advocacy which promote an independent lifestyle and respect for program participants.Assists people with learning about and advocating for their personal rights and understanding the responsibilities that accompany those rights.Follows all established policies and procedures and documents accordingly. Additional Responsibilities Complete and maintain all required trainings, certifications and licensures.Complete and maintain all required trainings, certifications and licensures.Safeguards sensitive and confidential data.Actively promotes and positively role models philosophy, mission, and core values of the organization. Treats individuals served, associates, guests and other stakeholders in a respectful and dignified manner. Responds effectively to potential safety hazards and emergencies. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment by being respectful of property and equipment. Follows proper maintenance and safety protocols.Be familiar with and actively promote all Seven Hills’ policies and procedures, the site’s program specific policies and procedures and the regulations governing the program.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history. Able to communicate verbally, through touch, visually and in writing. Basic budgeting and mathematical skills. Proven ability to demonstrate tact, good judgment and initiative in interactions with participants, peers, family members and the general public. Able to work with minimal supervision. CNA license required. Additional: Proof of immunizations, TB testing & National Background Check and completion of physical and back screening required. Physical Requirements The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: Sitting, pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, speaking, listening, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, twisting, crawling, walking, climbing. Requires a normal degree of flexibility; ability to walk, run or shuffle, kneel on one or two knees and then stand up; to utilize upper and lower body strength within weight restrictions; May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds or more with assistance. Work environment: Use of workplace chemicals, residential and community settings, outside work, atmospheric and injury exposures. Driving to various locations.
LPN Pediatric Full-time
Seven Hills Foundation

Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Congregate Care

apartment Seven Hills Foundation location_onHopedale, MA
Overview $38/hr $5000 Sign-on Bonus! Come work in a beautiful historical home in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hopedale! If you’re passionate about working with children with special needs and want to give back to others, please apply and join our wonderful team at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. We have a small ratio, great benefits, a wonderful childcare worker and administrative team, and a quiet, laidback home-like environment. We pride ourselves on providing the best care to the children in our program and we are always looking for compassionate individuals to join our team. A Licensed Practical Nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care they provide to the residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. A Licensed Practical Nurse may delegate nursing activities to assigned health care personnel. The delegating Licensed Practical Nurse shall bearfull responsibility for making an appropriate assignment, adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate(s), as well as the outcome of that delegation; all within the parameters of their generic and continuing education and experience. Provides quality care to children and young adults in accordance of the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts. Responsibilities •Assess and coordinate healthcare services for Program Manager. Institute appropriate follow up and communicate all medical issues to the program Residential Registered Nurse and any other appropriate Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff members.•Assist individuals in designated programs to their medical appointments and with transportation as recommended by the Program Manager, Registered Nurse, or the Nurse Practitioner.•Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children in appropriate areas.•Review the plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families and/or other agencies.•Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals: MD, NP, Program Manager or program Residential RN, and other designated Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff. Assist in training staff in medication policies and procedures.•Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.•Consult with residential Registered Nurse for supervision and direction as needed to ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.•Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns and any upcoming medical appointments to team.•Complete all mandatory in-service education in a timely manner and attend any educational programs at the recommendation of the Program Manager.•Implement procedures and services including medical interventions, or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or residential Registered Nurse.•Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health. Qualifications •LPN Nurse with current Massachusetts license. •One year of experience working with medically fragile children. •Valid driver’s license required.