Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Developmental Disabilities)

Vinfen • Methuen, MA

66d • $38 - $38

About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program that is tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or psychiatric conditions, and complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.
L.P.N. duties include providing nursing care, administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, and assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training, to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently.
Additionally, the L.P.N. will communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals, perform individual assessments with any change of status, and provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated.
Keywords: LPN, L.P.N., Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical, community based, home care, healthcare, VinfenLPN

Requirements

• Current L.P.N. license.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• providing nursing care
• administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines
• assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities
• communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals
• perform individual assessments with any change of status
• provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees