Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen • Dedham, MA

2d

About The Position

The LPN II provides direct service and daily nursing care in a medically intensive program serving people with brain injuries, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs. The LPN II assumes overall responsibility for the program during the designated shift as lead staff/nurse. Care must be respectful, dignified, high-quality, person-centered, and supportive of individual choices.

The role implements treatment and care plans, provides skilled nursing interventions and assistance with activities of daily living, monitors changes in clients’ conditions, and ensures care and documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with medical orders and Vinfen policies. The LPN II also clinically supervises CNAs during designated shifts, communicates with healthcare providers, families, guardians, colleagues, and community agencies, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and regulation-compliant environment.

The position requires an LPN license in Massachusetts, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet the listed physical demands. CPR and Safety Care training are required within two weeks of hire. The pay range is $40.49 per hour.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse credential in Massachusetts is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license must be presented at employment; applicants 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 is required within two weeks of hire.
• Safety Care training is required within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
• Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways, and assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental, intellectual, or brain injury-related disabilities.
• One to two years of supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting; helpful but not required.
• Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities, medical illnesses, and other co-occurring disorders.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• May be asked to obtain CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) certification.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities, evidence-based practices, assessment practices, communication and learning styles, supervisory techniques, and organizational, strategic, participatory, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor CNAs and develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with complex health issues.

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered treatment and care plans in accordance with medical orders.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, and diabetes care.
• Complete skilled nursing care, including wound care, GT/JT care, tracheostomy care, and nutritional support.
• Monitor and observe clients for changes in status and promptly report issues to the PD, SPD when needed, and Program Nurse.
• Ensure care is provided using best practices while maintaining each person’s dignity and choices.
• Ensure activities of daily living are completed and assistive devices are available, working, and ready for use.
• Perform individualized assessments when a client’s status changes and provide indicated skilled nursing interventions.
• Clinically supervise CNAs during designated shifts and provide in-the-moment training when needed.
• Ensure care is completed accurately and on time, meets ISP goals, addresses the whole person, and meets quality-control requirements.
• Communicate and meet with the RN Manager as needed.
• Maintain communication with primary care providers, family members, guardians, significant relationships, Vinfen employees, outside and community agencies, and neighbors.
• Document nursing care and treatments as ordered and in accordance with Vinfen policy and procedure.
• Document medication administration according to Vinfen policy and procedure and MAP standards.
• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate, including shift notes, daily communication, treatment protocol data, medication administration sign-offs, and controlled-substance counts; review CNA and direct-care staff medical documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for clients, families, guardians, visitors, and other significant individuals.
• Ensure the environment meets regulatory requirements and encourages clients’ active participation in the residence.
• Respect clients’ preferences and choices.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution required, plus an 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.
• Generous 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