Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – CCS – 2nd shift

Austin Community College; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eleven paid holidays

Accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time

Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee bonus for referrals

YMCA member discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Community Crisis Stabilization program in Upton, MA. This full-time role involves assisting with physician orders, administering medications, and providing support to enhance consumers' health. Candidates should have a valid LPN license and at least one year of experience in the mental health field. Enjoy an inclusive workplace with competitive benefits, including healthcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• LPN is required for this position.
• Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse manager with filling physician orders.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Provide guidance, education, supervision, and support to consumers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Basic computer fluency (Microsoft Office)

Driver's license

Education

Licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CCS - 2nd shift

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Riverside Community Care Behavioral Health Services Division in Upton, MA

The Community Crisis Stabilization program in Upton serves up to 6 people at any given time.

Riverside Community Care has exciting relief opportunities available to join our growing and highly regarded stable organization. Work as part of our cohesive, experienced, multi-disciplined team in our voluntary community crisis stabilization program and acute care residence. Major responsibilities include assisting the nurse manager with filling physician orders, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs. The LPN would provide guidance, education, supervision and direct supports to allow consumers to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to return to independent living. Employees in this position will be required to perform occasional visits to people served, in home, to assess their needs.

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

• Monday to Friday: 2nd Shift
• Evening Hours, 3pm to 11pm - additional $2/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills required
• Basic computer fluency (Microsoft Office) required
• Driver's license required
• Must be able to lift ten pounds

Required Experience

• LPN required
• Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field required

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.