Overnight LPN

Aspire Health and Community Services; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Community Crisis Stabilization team in Quincy, MA. This 16-hour part-time role supports a 24-hour crisis stabilization program, providing skilled nursing care as a non-hospital alternative.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health monitoring, wellness activities, WRAP and safety planning, and required documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor).
• LPN license required by MA Board of Registration.
• Ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment and compassionate care.
• One year of acute mental health/co-occurring disorders experience preferred.
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented treatment for severe mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document clients' self-administration of medications with safe practices.
• Monitor clients' physical health needs and coordinate acute medical care with staff as needed.
• Facilitate health and wellness groups and activities that promote recovery and well-being.
• Deliver strength-based, solution-focused nursing interventions and support WRAP and safety plans.
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in required trainings to support high-quality care.

Skills

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Compassionate care

Recovery oriented care

Education

LPN license required

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person's contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member:We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person's overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

We are seeking an experienced LicensedPracticalNurse (LPN) to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team. In this role,you'll provide specialized nursing care to adults in a 24-hour crisis stabilization program that serves as a medically necessary, voluntary, and less restrictive alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.

Our CCS program features a newly renovated 10 bed unit where individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis receive short-term stabilization and support. Typical stays range from 3 to 5 days but are flexible based oneach individual'sneeds.

Part-Time | 16 Hours

Hours:

• Friday & Saturday | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

LPN shift differentials for the Stabilization Unit position are:

• 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Sat & Sun only) = Base + $1.00
• 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (ANY day of the week) = Base + $2.00
• 3:00 PM - 11 PM (Monday through Friday) = Base + $1.00

What You Will Do:

• Monitor and document clients'self administrationof medications while ensuring safe medication practices.
• Monitor clients' physical health needs and coordinate acute medical care with direct care staff as needed.
• Facilitate health and wellness groups and activities that promote recovery and overall well-being.
• Deliver strength based, solutionfocusednursing interventions and support individuals in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and safety plans.
• Complete assigned clinical documentation andparticipatein requiredtrainingsto supporthigh qualitycare.

What You Will Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Diploma/Associates/orBachelor'sdegree)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide compassionate, high-quality care
• One year of experience in an acute mental health and/or co-occurring disorders setting preferred
• Familiarity with recovery orientedtreatment approaches for individuals with severe mental illness preferred

By joining Aspire Health and Community Services, you will make a direct impact supporting adults during times of behavioral health crisis, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a newly renovated crisis stabilization program, and help individuals achieve stability and recovery in a compassionate, community-based setting.

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$31.35 - $36.06 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual's capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.