Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Allinc; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

FSA & HSA

Lifestyle spending (JOON)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Life & disability insurance

EAP & Telehealth

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee health and nursing care for individuals served across our programs. You will ensure staff and providers address identified needs while complying with state regulations and Aspire policies.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and an active MA nursing license. Training and ongoing support are provided, with potential involvement in staffing minimums for group homes.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to use a computer and basic software.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems.
• Ability to pass required trainings.
• Must have a valid nursing license in MA and satisfactory background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of health and nursing care for individuals served.
• Ensure staff and health care providers attend to all identified needs and comply with regulations and policies.
• Train and educate all parties on essential health-related matters.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to individuals, staff, providers, coordinators and families.
• May be part of staffing minimums within the group homes.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

18+ age

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Training ability

Active nursing license

Education

MA nursing license

Job description

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

The License Practical Nurse (LPN) at Aspire Living & Learning plays a vital role inoverseeing the quality of health and nursing care for individuals served by Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. This involves understanding the particular needs of each individual within the program; making sure our employees and health care providers are attending to all needs identified and complying with state regulations and Aspire policies and procedures; training and educating all parties on essential health related matters; and providing on-going consultation and support to the individuals, staff, providers, coordinators and family/guardians. The LPN may part of the staffing minimums within the group homes.

Our ideal candidate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and system.
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings.
• Must possess an active nursing license in the state in which you’re
• Must have satisfactory background checks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options -Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON -Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match -A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off -Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities -Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Servicesand more!

Pay: $25-$35/hr

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities