LPN Residential

The Edinburg Center; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edinburg Center seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join a dedicated team providing essential healthcare for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include healthcare plan implementation, tube feeding assistance, and collaboration with nursing staff. Candidates will benefit from an inclusive environment and a comprehensive benefits package that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off benefits including vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Free clinical supervision for licensure

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health conditions preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in a residential group setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to ensure health of individuals in the home.
• Implement ISP objectives and healthcare plans.
• Assist with tube feeding, medication administration, and other medical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Education

Current and valid license as a practical nurse

CPR certification

Job description

Who You Are:
Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions preferred. Experience working in a residential group setting a plus. Basic computer skills - MS Word, Outlook preferred. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver's license is required. CPR certification required within first three months of hire.

What You Will Do:
The LPN will work with a team including a Registered Nurse, Residential Managers and staff to ensure the health of the individuals in the home. Responsibilities will include implementation of ISP objectives and healthcare plans. This may include assisting with tube feeding and tube medication administration, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, diabetes management, attending medical appointments, participating in ADL skill development etc. The LPN will participate in other duties as directed by Residential Management staff.

Who We Are:

A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!

At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.

We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.