LPN Residential

The Edinburg Center; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

A leading organization in Massachusetts seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dedicated team. The LPN will collaborate with nursing and residential staff to provide comprehensive healthcare for individuals with developmental disabilities. The position includes diverse responsibilities such as medical assistance and participation in skill development, requiring a valid nursing license and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Possess CPR certification within the first three months of hire.
• Experience with mental health conditions is preferred.
• Experience in a residential setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to ensure individuals' health.
• Implement healthcare plans and ISP objectives.
• Assist with medical tasks including tube feeding and wound care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Current and valid license as a practical nurse

CPR certification

Job description

Who You Are:
Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions preferred. Experience working in a residential group setting a plus. Basic computer skills - MS Word, Outlook preferred. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver's license is required. CPR certification required within first three months of hire.

What You Will Do:
The LPN will work with a team including a Registered Nurse, Residential Managers and staff to ensure the health of the individuals in the home. Responsibilities will include implementation of ISP objectives and healthcare plans. This may include assisting with tube feeding and tube medication administration, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, diabetes management, attending medical appointments, participating in ADL skill development etc. The LPN will participate in other duties as directed by Residential Management staff.

Who We Are:

A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!

At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.

We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.