Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Developmental Services) This role could be at Vinfen

Holliston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

37.5

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Assessment, Rehabilitation Principles, Skills Training, Time Management, Writing Skills, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, MAP Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Schedule: Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm Salary: $37.50 This role is eligible for a $700 per month stipend for the candidate hired into this role who lives further than a 25-mile radius from this worksite. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program that is tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or psychiatric conditions, and complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. L.P.N. duties include providing nursing care, administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, and assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training, to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently. Additionally, the L.P.N. will communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals, perform individual assessments with any change of status, and provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated. Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: * A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan * Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans * Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits * Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) * Educational Assistance and Remission Programs * $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! * Other generous benefits and perks! About Us Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers] My Vinfen. My Community. My Job. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: LPN, L.P.N., Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical, community based, home care, healthcare, VinfenLPN Qualifications * A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High school diploma or GED required. * Current L.P.N. license. * 1-2 years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred. * Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred. * Strong time management and writing skills. * All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months. * All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will participate in comprehensive physical health assessments for individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or psychiatric conditions, administering medication under MAP guidelines. Duties also include assisting individuals in community integration and providing skilled nursing interventions based on status changes.