Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury) This role could be eligible for a monthly stipend!

Vinfen; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with brain injuries and behavioral conditions. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing person-centered care in a supportive residential environment. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve a better quality of life. With a commitment to your professional growth, the organization provides extensive training, great benefits, and job security. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

15 Days of Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Education Assistance

Professional Development Programs

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

$500 - $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses

Access to Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LPN license in Massachusetts.
• 1-2 years of experience in clinical or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with brain injuries by providing clinical care.
• Administer medication and perform individual assessments.

Skills

Time Management

Writing Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Description

Schedule: Thu-Fri, 3pm-11pm, Sat, 9am-11pm

Salary: $37.50 / hour

This role is eligible for a $700 per month stipend for the candidate hired into this role who lives further than a 25-mile radius from this worksite.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will assist adults with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions by assessing each individual's physical health needs and providing person-centered clinical care.

You will work in a small, comfortable residential setting that is tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or other complex health needs. Each program maintains low ratios to allow you to develop relationships with the people we serve, their families, friends, and other support staff in the program.

LPN duties include providing nursing care, administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, and assisting individuals to become a part of their communities. Your work in this role will help individuals overcome barriers and achieve a higher quality of life.

Additionally, the LPN will communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals, perform individual assessments with any change of status, and provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated.

Why Vinfen?

• We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth, and job security!
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan and an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs, and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license valid in Massachusetts.
• 1-2 years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Experience working with people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must become CPR certified within defined timelines and MAP certified within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.