Overview
Starting Rate: $30/hour ($35 in certain locations)
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Advocates is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support individuals in our Clinic Respite, Day Habilitation, and Residential programs. In these positions you would deliver high-quality nursing services to individuals with behavioral health challenges or developmental disabilities, within the scope of practice for LPNs and under the guidance of the RN Manager. These positions offer excellent benefits, including no on-call requirements, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off with cash-out options, a 401K plan, in-house leadership and training programs, tuition reimbursement and remission opportunities, and degree opportunities with select colleges. Join us in making a positive impact on residents' lives while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career with outstanding support and growth opportunities. In some locations, we are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
Interested in speaking with a recruiter about an LPN position? Book a Zoom interview HERE!
Benefits Offered:
• On-the-job Training
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts• Generous Paid Time Off with Cash Out Options• 401K Plan with Generous Match• Employee Assistance Program
• In-House Leadership and Training Programs• Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Options• Degree Opportunities with Select Colleges
And more!
Are you ready to make a difference?
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Shift Details
We have LPN openings in the following locations. Candidates’ location preferences will be considered. Ashland ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus) Framingham ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus) Franklin ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus) Millbury Natick Northborough Rockport (Starting rate at this location is $35/hour. $5,000 Sign-on Bonus) Shrewsbury ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus)
Responsibilities
The Residential LPN will:
- Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.
- Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication.
- Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.
- Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse.
- Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.
The Day Habilitation LPN will:
- Monitor recommendations in conjunction with the comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP/ISP) process and the interdisciplinary team. Provide daily nursing notes and monthly summaries as necessary. Review, maintain and update medical information in each file.
- Promote community inclusion and self-advocacy.
- Collaborate with and provide consultation to Team Leaders, Case Managers and Skills Instructors to develop and implement DHSP/ISP curricula in pertinent areas.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescribed medication as necessary.
- Provide emergency first aid and direct staff in the case of a medical crisis.
- Consult with Team Leaders, Case Managers, Skills Instructors, Aids and other essential individuals on a day-to-day basis to share any pertinent medical information.
The Clinic Respite LPN will:
- Assists with rehabilitation of residents and health maintenance in accordance with the Individual Action Plan.
- Contribute to assessment, individual risk management/safety planning, discharge planning, and care coordination.
- Assists the Nurse Manager and individuals staying at the program with administration of medications and therapeutic treatments according to site policies and procedures as well as the person’s abilities.
- Assists with the education of residents and staff in areas such as medication management, checking pulse, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Implements interventions and documents progress according to program policies and procedures.
- Reports changes in resident’s status or unusual activity/occurrence to the Nurse Manager or Clinician On-Call in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Utilizes a person centered rehabilitation and recovery perspective to modify the approach to each individual person.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved nursing school with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
