Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CCS - Sunday: 1st Shift

Riverside Community Care • Upton, MA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program within the Behavioral Health Services Division in Upton, MA. This program serves up to 6 individuals at a time. The role involves working as part of a cohesive, experienced, multi-disciplined team in a voluntary community crisis stabilization program and acute care residence. The LPN will assist the nurse manager with physician orders, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring. They will also provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct support to help consumers maintain their health, live safely in the community, and develop skills for independent living. Occasional home visits to assess needs are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• LPN required
• Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills required
• Basic computer fluency (Microsoft Office) required
• Driver's license required
• Must be able to lift ten pounds

Responsibilities

• Assisting the nurse manager with filling physician orders
• Administering medications
• Monitoring vital signs
• Providing guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to consumers
• Performing occasional visits to people served, in home, to assess their needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree