AFC Licensed Practical Nurse

Austin Community College; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

401(k) with Employer Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead case management, intake, and assessment processes for new referrals. You will develop care plans, coordinate with healthcare teams, and monitor member health through on-site visits and documentation.

Join a role that emphasizes collaborative caregiving, ongoing education, and discharge planning, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits in a supportive community setting.

Qualifications

• Current MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Strong computer and organizational planning skills.
• Two years' recent experience with elders or individuals with ID/DD/ABI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license with a clean RMV record.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Assessments: complete intake assessments and subsequent assessments for new referrals.
• Supervision and Training: provide supervision and evaluation of caregivers.
• Individualized Plans of Care: develop and maintain detailed plans tailored to members' needs.
• On-Site Visits: conduct visits and monitor health status and needs.
• Reporting and Documentation: report changes, complete nursing notes, and document per service type.
• Discharges/Transitions: plan and implement transitions in coordination with the health team.
• Education and Training: provide ongoing health education to members and caregivers.
• On-Call System: participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving

Organizational skills

Patient care experience

IDD/ABI knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide case management for our expanding services. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in the intake and assessment processes for new referrals, ensuring comprehensive care plans are developed and executed.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Intake and Assessments
  • Complete thorough intake assessments for new referrals and subsequent assessments as required.
  • Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members' insurance coverage.
• Supervision and Training
  • Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers to ensure high-quality care delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the caregiving team.
• Individualized Plans of Care
  • Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care tailored to each member's unique needs.
  • Ensure plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in health or circumstances.
• On-Site Visits
  • Conduct on-site visits with each member per determined need and more often as required.
  • Monitor health status and general needs of all members and caregivers, making referrals as necessary.
• Attend various meetings fully prepared beforehand, as required.
• Collaborate with team members, caregivers, families, and other pertinent parties.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Report changes in health status of any members to the member's physician, director, and other relevant parties.
  • Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other documentation requirements per service type.
• Plan for and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Education and Training
  • Provide ongoing educational information and training to all members and caregivers on health and aging.
  • Conduct member‑specific trainings and address seasonal and current health/public health conditions.
• On-Call System
  • Participate in the on-call system as scheduled, providing support as needed during non-business hours.
• Work weekends as required several times throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals supported.
• Driving Requirement
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
• Teamwork and Essential Duties
  • Collaborate effectively within the agency, office, team, and with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Perform any and all duties deemed essential to assist the agency in achieving its mission.

Qualifications

• Current MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Computer and organizational planning.
• Two-year recent experience with elders, those who have been diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Service, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community) beneficial.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).

Affirmative Action/EEO Policy

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.