Responsible for ensuring effective and meaningful supports to each person to whom they are assigned. The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts community based health assessments annually for all Personal Choice Program Participants. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical management and education services as needed and serves as a liaison with the participants Primary Care Physician if medical and safety concerns arise.
Evaluate on an annual basis the participants medical condition and the effect on the participants daily functioning utilizing an agreed upon assessment.
Provide educational opportunities to address issues raised during the medical assessment designed to assist the participant to manage the effects of their disability or chronic condition and prevent development of secondary medical conditions. This may be done individually, in a group setting or utilizing existing community resources.
Assist participants in identifying and accessing available community resources in the areas of wellness and health promotion or maintenance.
Report any health and safety concerns to the State Medicaid office, the Division of Elderly Affairs or the Developmental Disabilities Office of Quality Assurance if exploitation, abuse, or neglect criteria are evident.
Serves as a liaison between AccessPoint RI and The Executive Office of Health and Human Services or other agencies which provide support for an individual in conjunction with the Residential Director.
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to inform The Executive Office of Health and Human Services of any critical incidents on behalf of participants while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines.
Facilitates program follow up regarding incidents and reports information to The Executive Office of Health and Human Services per protocol.
Follows up with Service Advisors and Mobility Specialists to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner.
Maintain written documentation of assessments including functional, mobility, and health.
Review and assesses Personal Choice Beneficiaries long term care needs annually and assist in gathering the documents needed for Executive Office of Health and Rhode Island Department of Human Services.
Ensure case records meet licensing guidelines according to Personal Choice Program Policy.
Provide participants with approvals including budgets and ISSP.
Qualifications
An active Rhode Island LPN license
2 to 3 years of experience in Home and Community Based nursing or rehabilitation nursing
Possess a strong commitment to the principles of Participant Choice and Participation Direction
Computer Skills
Data Entry Skills
Active CPR Certification