Licensed Practical Nurse
About this role
Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Congregate Care Network (CCN). Join a collaborative residential services team supporting youth in DCF congregate care programs. The LPN provides hands-on quality assurance for medication administration systems across regional program sites. This role combines clinical oversight, staff coaching, record review and coordination with prescribers, pharmacies and community providers to help ensure safe, compliant and compassionate care.
What You’ll Do
- Review medication administration practices at assigned residential sites for compliance with prescriber orders, DCF requirements, licensing standards, MAP policies and CHD’s Medication Administration Program.
- Verify that medications are ordered, received, stored, documented and administered correctly, and that pharmacy-dispensed medications match current prescriber orders.
- Monitor clinical protocols related to vital signs, blood glucose, allergies, side effects, liquid medications and required prescriber notification.
- Observe certified staff administering medication and complete required annual competency observations and documentation.
- Identify training needs and provide coaching, in-service education and technical assistance in partnership with program supervisors and the RN.
- Review and follow up on Medication Occurrence Reports (MORs), identify patterns and recommend training or other corrective intervention.
- Support medication reorders, medication reviews, prescriber paperwork and appointment coordination with primary care and other outside providers.
- Maintain oversight of medication rooms; verify that required policies, manuals, certifications and program registrations are current; and communicate deficiencies or technical-assistance findings to program leaders and state MAP contacts in accordance with policy.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, candidates will work an 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.
Pay rate is $36.25/hr. Take advantage of our phenomenal benefits package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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Company at a glance
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Top Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Earned Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
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