Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive care in a group home setting for adolescents, focusing on trauma-informed care. The LPN will work closely with students to promote their physical and mental well-being, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The position offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bilingual bonus of $2,000

401K matched up to $800 a year

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year

Generous paid time off up to 19 days

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Experience with adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to promote student well-being.
• Administer medications and complete assessments.
• Help students navigate their medical needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Are you the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The GRIP Program is a Group Home treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. GRIP provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Schedule:32 hours per week

Salary: Starting rate is $29/hr

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to develop your nursing skills by educating and providing health care services to promote healthy choices that enhances our students physical and mental well-being.
• YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by providing oversight and attention around documenting and administering medications and completing assessments to ensure the best treatment for our students.
• YOU will be able to help students and families navigate their medical needs and help provide valuable skills to ensure the students are successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts LPN license.
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized adolescent populations preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Drivers License

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