Licensed Practical Nurse

Brockton Area Multi-Servi • Plympton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for community-based group homes serving adults with complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and/or mental illness. Each home serves 3–8 individuals, providing opportunities to build relationships with the people receiving care and their families. The role is assigned to a primary program and may require coverage across the designated program region or cluster.

The nurse oversees medical care and medications, responds to emergencies and crises, trains staff, and helps ensure programs comply with applicable medical and medication requirements. The schedule is Sunday 7 p.m.–7 a.m. and Monday and Tuesday 11 p.m.–7 a.m., totaling 28 hours. Additional shift and regional differentials may apply when applicable. BAMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1975, and describes its mission as meeting each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Massachusetts.
• Driver’s license and reliable car.
• Experience supporting mental health needs, either personally or professionally.
• Clear communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Multilingual ability.
• Experience supporting mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care and medications for persons served.
• Train staff on safe medication practices in compliance with the DPH Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Respond to emergencies and de-escalate crises involving persons served.
• Train staff on health and safety rules.
• Document incidents as required.
• Keep programs up to date with medical and medication laws, paperwork, and inspections.
• Provide coverage across the designated program region or cluster as needed.

Benefits

• Four weeks combined vacation, personal, and cultural holiday time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of sick time.
• Specialized paid trainings, including opportunities to earn CEUs.
• HSA and competitive benefit package.
• 403B plan with discretionary match.
• Wellness activities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Additional shift and regional differentials may apply when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed