Per Diem LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Health and Wellness Insurance

Ongoing Training and Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Danvers, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate LPN to provide direct care to individuals in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will follow care plans, monitor medical statuses, and assist during physician appointments and community activities.

The role emphasizes communication, nursing skills, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Follow outlined care plans and monitor health-related needs.
• Assist at physician's appointments and community trips.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Monitoring medical status

Education

Licensed LPN in Massachusetts

Job description

We value our team and provide numerous benefits to foster your development and well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Get paid well for your skills and hard work.
• Flexible Scheduling: Have a flexible schedule that fits your life.
• Health and Wellness: Stay healthy with good insurance for you and your family.
• Invested in You: ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Job Summary

The LPN is responsible to provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. He or she will follow the outlined plan of care, identify any health-related needs, monitor medical status and report changes to the on-call Registered Nurse, and work with residential staff to support the individuals in their community residence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand the clinical and social needs of the individuals’ receiving services.
• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care.
• Assess individual throughout the shift to determine nursing needs. Report to and seek direction from the RN Case Manager or on-call RN as needed.
• Present information regarding any individual in a professional manner in all settings including meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and /or email correspondences.
• Responsible to assist at physician’s appointments, community trips, and other activities as assigned.
• Prepare and teach health related in service to staff and provide ongoing supervision of ADL and other health related routines of each individual.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in MASS – New Grads Welcome
• Experience with intellectual/developmentally disabled individuals a plus
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and proof of a good driving record.