Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CCS - 2nd shift Upton, MA

Riverside Community Care; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Upton, MA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Behavioral Health Services Division, CCS program. You will work on the 2nd shift, 3pm–11pm, on a full-time schedule, supporting a small community crisis stabilization program and an acute care residence.

You will assist with physician orders, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and guide direct supports to help consumers maintain health and progress toward independence.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with current LPN license.
• Experience in crisis stabilization or community health settings is a plus.
• Ability to administer medications and monitor vital signs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Riverside Community Care

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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 (3pm to 11pm)

Pay Rate:

$37.15/hourly plus generous differentials!

• 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
• Twelve 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

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