Licensed Practical Nurse

River Valley Counseling; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Team collaboration

Community impact

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Northampton, MA. The LPN provides direct and indirect nursing care, supports families and staff, and helps maintain client dignity and confidentiality in our CCBHC program.

Responsibilities include health assessment, medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. on-site role with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practical nursing and related procedures as outlined in program policies.
• Valid Massachusetts LPN license is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and record related health data; participate in data analysis and recommendations.
• Plan and implement nursing interventions; evaluate outcomes and adjust plans as needed.
• Administer medications per physician orders and program procedures; maintain records.
• Provide health teaching to individuals, families, and staff.
• Guide and direct staff in basic nursing care and procedures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Schedule and accompany individuals to medical appointments and testing.
• Assist supervisor with nursing services, orientation and policy updates.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Health teaching

Staff training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Supervising Professional Full Time 50 Pleasant St, Northampton, Northampton, MA, US

Salary Range: $33.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.!

We are hiring a CCBHC Licensed Practical Nurse!

About Us:

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse at River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) is responsible for providing support, and instruction to families, care providers and direct care staff in keeping with established individual nursing care plans and program polices for our CCBHC program. This role includes nursing duties in both direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance and related requirements for individuals with medical, physical and or developmental disabilities. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, team-oriented environment while maintaining client dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the health status of individuals and record related health data. Participate in the analysis and interpretation of data and make related recommendations as to specific elements of nursing care required for a particular situation. Respond accordingly to on-call and/or emergency situations. Ensure all records and files are maintained properly; ensure confidentiality and safekeeping. Per program participates in the Medication Administration Program.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of an individual’s nursing intervention in keeping with an established nursing care plan. As appropriate, evaluate outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiate and recommend changes in plans of care. Attend and participate in related meetings as needed or requested.
• Incorporate prescribed medical regimen into the nursing plan of care according to approved program nursing procedures. Administer medications and related activities as indicated by program and in accordance with physician orders in consultation and accepted standards. Record all observations or data regarding the physical, behavioral, and psychological status.
• Participate in the health teaching required for an individual and/or family and other staff per program to maintain quality and continuity of nursing and general care. Instruct, guide and direct staff and/or other care givers in proper basic methods, techniques and procedures.
• Collaborate, cooperate and communicate appropriately with other health care providers, allied professionals, etc. to ensure quality and continuity of an individual’s care.
• Schedule, assist and accompany individuals on medical or related appointments and testing as required per program.
• Assist supervisor in program nursing services, general operations, improvements and changes. Assist with orienting of new nursing staff. Instruct, guide and direct staff as appropriate in specific nursing care, health maintenance and related elements required within an individual’s care. Identify, develop appropriate and recommend changes in nursing services policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Knowledge of practical nursing requiring some advanced skills knowledge equal to high school plus additional specializing training.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation vehicle
• Valid Massachusetts LPN license.

Preferred:

• Diversified duties involving an intensive knowledge of nursing care and the use of a wide range of procedures.
• Requires the use of judgement in the provision of nursing care and in the determination of the best actions to be taken within the limits of accepted practice.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Competitive benefits package
• Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
• The chance to make a real difference in our communities

Summary of Benefits:

• Salary Range: $33 to $38 per hour

Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty and licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.

• Generous time off benefits for eligible positions
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance.
• 403b match
• Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!