LPN (Brain Injury)

Vinfen • Braintree, MA

23h

About The Position

Provides direct service and daily nursing care in a clinically intensive program for people diagnosed with brain injuries, including individuals with complex medical 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 promotes individual choices. The position also supervises CNAs and supports safe, welcoming residential environments, community participation, advocacy, and coordinated care.

Requirements

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is helpful but not 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 supervise and mentor CNAs.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards, intervention techniques, documentation standards, assessment practices, evidence-based practices, teaching and learning modalities, communication and learning styles, and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and work professionally and confidentially.
• Ability to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment, proper body mechanics, and available community health and mental health services.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift, assisting clients with daily living, and standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, sitting, and maneuvering through narrow spaces.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer; communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with brain injury.
• Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities, medical illnesses, and other co-occurring disorders.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• May be asked to obtain CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) certification.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered treatment and care plans.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and care needs, including hygiene, diabetes care, wound care, GT/JT care, tracheostomy care, and nutritional support.
• Monitor individuals for changes in status; complete individualized assessments and provide skilled nursing interventions when indicated.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the primary care provider.
• Transport and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments as needed.
• Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met and order pharmacological, 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, other significant relationships, Vinfen employees, and outside and community agencies.
• Use the emergency and on-call system when appropriate and communicate changes in individuals’ status to appropriate parties.
• Document nursing care, treatments, medication administration, shift notes, daily communication, treatment plans, medical records, and incident reports according to policy and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, welcoming environment that meets regulatory, credentialing, and organizational requirements; store supplies safely and maintain clients’ medical equipment.
• Promote clients’ participation in residence life and community outings and events while respecting their preferences and choices.
• Advocate for people served and collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers.
• Participate in treatment planning, ISP development, and other planning meetings as warranted; build effective relationships with individuals, families, guardians, neighbors, and other significant relationships.
• Model professional conduct, participate in Vinfen training, and attend conferences and educational opportunities as indicated.
• Comply with accreditation, licensing, fire, safety, and other applicable requirements and perform other assigned duties.
• Drive using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle; when using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan and employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, 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 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

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