Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Developmental Disabilities)

Vinfen • Waltham, MA

3d

About The Position

Provides direct service and daily nursing care in a clinically intensive program serving people with developmental disabilities and complex health needs. The LPN assumes overall responsibility for the program during the designated shift as charge nurse and ensures care is respectful, dignified, high quality, and supportive of individual choices. The role includes delivering nursing care, supervising CNAs, coordinating and communicating with care teams and families, maintaining documentation and a safe environment, supporting community integration and advocacy, and participating in professional development. Driving is required, using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. The position pays $38.44 per hour.

Requirements

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required at employment; must be at least 21 years old, have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least six months, and pass a driver screening background check.
• If using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
• Safety Care certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift and assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed and to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including a calculator, copier, and printer.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities and complex health issues.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques, developmental disabilities, evidence-based practices, assessment practices, documentation standards, community health and mental health services, and proper body mechanics.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Ability to develop supportive, trusting relationships; supervise and mentor CNAs; make independent judgments and decisions; and work professionally and confidentially.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities, communication and learning styles, supervisory techniques, and organizational, strategic, participatory, and collaborative skills.
• One to two years of supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities, medical illnesses, and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• One to two years of supervised practical experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered treatment and care plans.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living according to their care plans, including personal care, diabetes care, wound care, GT/JT care, and nutritional support.
• Monitor individuals for changes in status; complete individualized assessments and provide indicated skilled nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the primary care provider.
• Transport and accompany individuals to medical, dental, or other appointments as needed.
• Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met and order medication, medical, nutritional, and equipment supplies in a timely and safe manner.
• Use behavioral strategies and follow prescribed clinical plans when indicated.
• Supervise CNAs during the designated shift and ensure care is timely, accurate, consistent with ISP goals, and attentive to the whole person.
• Monitor program quality and provide nursing education and training to CNAs as needed.
• Communicate with the Program Nurse Administrator, primary care providers, families or guardians, Vinfen staff, outside and community agencies, and other significant relationships; report changes in individuals’ status to appropriate parties.
• Use emergency and on-call systems when appropriate.
• Document nursing care, treatments, medication administration, shift notes, daily communication, treatment plans, medical records, and incident reports in accordance with Vinfen policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and regulation-compliant environment that respects client preferences and supports active participation in the residence.
• Store medications and treatment supplies safely and maintain clients’ medical equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
• Support individuals’ participation in community outings and events and respect their preferences.
• Advocate for individuals served and collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers.
• Participate in treatment-plan, ISP, and other planning meetings as warranted, and develop effective relationships with individuals, families or guardians, neighbors, and other significant people in their lives.
• Serve as a positive role model, participate in Vinfen trainings, and attend conferences and educational opportunities as indicated.
• Comply with accreditation, licensing, fire, safety, and other applicable requirements; perform other assigned duties.
• Drive as required, using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution.
• Employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, with an employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for qualifying employees.
• Flexible spending reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care.
• Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED