Licensed Practical Nurse

Schedule: Thu-Sat 8am-6pm

Salary: $39.50 / hour

The LPN II provides direct service and daily nursing care in a medically intensive program, designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population who have been diagnosed with a brain injury, developmental delay or intellectual disability and have complex medical needs. The LPN II assumes overall responsibility of the program for the designated shift as lead staff/nurse. Ensures that care is provided in a respectful, dignified, high-quality manner and ensures the care provided promotes individual choices.

Nursing Care

* Implements person-centered treatment care plans thoroughly in accordance with medical orders.
* Assists with activities of daily living according to each individual's plan; including, but not limited to, showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, and diabetes care.
* Responsible for completing all skilled nursing care needs of the individual; including but not limited to, wound care, GT/JT care, trach care and nutritional support.
* Monitors and observes clients for any change in status. Reports all issues in a timely manner to the PD, SPD (if needed), and Program Nurse
* Ensures that all the individual's care is completed using best-practice and providing the person with dignity and choice.
* Ensures that ADLs are performed, and assistive devices are in working order and available and ready for use.
* Performs individualized assessments with any change of status and provides skilled nursing interventions, as indicated.

Supervision

* Clinically supervises C.N.A.s during designated shifts. If training is needed, provides in the moment.
* Ensures care provided is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
* Ensures care provided meets all ISP goals and addresses the whole person, not just the person's medical needs. Ensures program meets all quality control monitoring.

Communication

* Communicates and meets with RN Manager, as needed.
* Maintains communication with primary care provider, family members and/or guardian and all other, significant relationships.
* Communicates effectively with other Vinfen employees, outside agencies, community agencies, and neighbors

Documentation

* Documents nursing care and treatments as ordered by primary care provider according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
* Documents medication administration according to Vinfen policy and procedure, following MAP standards.
* Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate, including, but not limited to, shift notes, daily communication, treatment protocol data, medication administration sign offs and the countable controlled substance book for each individual. This includes review of CNA's and direct care staff medical documentation

Environment

* Ensures the environment is safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming to individuals and families and/or guardians and other significant individuals and visitors.
* Ensures the environment meets all regulatory requirements.
* Promotes an environment conducive and welcoming to client's active participation in residence.
* Ensures client's preferences and choices are respected.

Skills

* Experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual disabilities or brain injury preferred.
* Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals who have complex health issues.
* Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques
* Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues
* Skills and competency to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients served.
* Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities
* Ability to supervise and mentor C.N.A.s
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and commitment to adherence to such as appropriate
* Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques.
* Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills
* Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
* 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
* Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
* Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
* Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
* Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
* Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
* $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap
* Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more

About Us

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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit

www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

* Valid Licensed Practical Nurse credentials in Massachusetts are required.
* A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
* One to two years of supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is helpful, but not required.
* Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
* Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience
* Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals who have complex health issues.
* Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues
* Must be able to become CPR certified within 2 weeks of hires. Training provided by Vinfen upon hire
* Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid drivers license for at least 6 months and maintain access to a reliable, insured vehicle
* Must be able to successfully pass CORI, education, employment verification, reference, driving history and credentialing background checks