Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Burlington, MA

ne-arc; Burlington; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Burlington, MA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals in a 1:1 residential program. You will provide direct nursing care, monitor health needs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and liaison with the home and community. Massachusetts LPN license and valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Massachusetts with at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience with multi-handicapped or developmentally disabled individuals is a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following the plan of care.
• Monitor medical status and report changes to on-call RN.
• Administer prescribed medications with proper counts and storage.
• Collaborate with program staff and attend physician appointments as needed.
• Maintain licensure, CPR, and safety certifications.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

LPN license (Massachusetts)

Driver's license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Burlington, MA
$42 / hour
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 paid out within the first 12 months of employment
Monday–Friday | 7:30am–1:30pm or 8:00am–2:00pm
1:1 Residential Program Role

Overview

Northeast Arc is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals living in our Burlington residential program. In this role, you will deliver high-quality direct care, monitor health needs, and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of this female individual you support. This position adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Northeast Arc policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following the individual’s established plan of care.
• Monitor medical status, identify changes, and report to the on-call RN as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the home and community to support continuity of care.
• Administer prescribed medications, ensure proper storage, and complete narcotic counts with MAP-certified or licensed personnel at shift changes.
• Apply nursing knowledge in the safe delivery of preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care.
• Collaborate closely with the Program Director, RN Case Manager, and direct support staff.
• Communicate professionally through meetings, written documentation, email, and phone calls.
• Accompany individuals to physician appointments, community outings, and other assigned activities.
• Provide health-related in-service training for staff and oversee ADLs and other health routines.
• Maintain required licensure and certifications (CPR, Universal Precautions, Human Rights, etc.).

Requirements

• Active LPN license in Massachusetts with at least 1 year of experience, preferably in a group home or residential setting.
• Experience with multi-handicapped or developmentally disabled individuals is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Some of the skills needed are suctioning, chest PT, Gtube, seizure disorder, hoyer lift and advocating for the patient at doctor’s appointments.

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