Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Restoration Center)

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

17h•$38 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Restoration Center (RC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will offer medical support, care coordination, and rehabilitation options to those in crisis who would benefit from a diversionary level of care to stabilize and return to the community. The LPN is responsible for providing direct care and nursing care to meet identified individuals’ health maintenance needs. The LPN works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support people at the RC around all domains of living and to support the achievement of goals identified by the individual. Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN training program.
Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients.
Must demonstrate person centeredness and open-mindedness in approach to working with clients.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the independent successes of all staff members.
Ability to use good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must have basic computer knowledge and ability/willingness to participate in chart documentation/record-keeping in accordance with program procedures and standards.
Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations.
Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the context of whole-person care.
A minimum of one (1) year experience working as an LPN.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse training program required.
Possess and maintain adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle.
Maintain a safe driving record.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year.
Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire.
New Employee Training (NET).
CPSS required within 6 months of hire.
Licensed Practical Nurse certification in state of service required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions who live in the community.

Responsibilities

Ensures a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.
Assists with education of clients and staff in areas such as medication management, checking vitals (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, blood glucose); participate in medication administration, documentation, medication counts, and shift change reporting in accordance with program procedures).
Contributes to psychiatric, substance use and nursing assessments, risk management/safety planning, discharge planning, and care coordination.
Provides supervision of individuals in a crisis stabilization setting under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and direction of psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists.
Works collaboratively with clients and their key supporters in delivering person-centered interventions from their treatment plan geared toward crisis stabilization and return to the community in an expeditious manner, assists in documenting the client’s progress throughout their stay at the RC.
Advocates for clients and coordinate care with other health care providers and care coordination entities. Facilitates warm hand offs to the greatest extent possible for continuity of care.
Maintains necessary documentation and records.
Provides transportation to appointments and other community integration/re-integration efforts.
Reports changes in clients’ status or unusual activity/occurrence to the Nurse Manager or Clinician On-Call in a timely and appropriate manner; engage in collaborative problem-solving in support of individual clients as well as the therapeutic milieu.
Attends trainings as assigned and maintains all necessary certifications; actively participates in supervision and staff meetings, as well as family meetings and discharge planning activities.
Ensures that all individuals receiving treatment at the RC are treated with dignity and respect and in accordance with the program’s Human Rights policies.
Performs all duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.