The Edinburg Center·Tewksbury, Massachusetts
The LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage the health of individuals in a residential home. Key duties include implementing healthcare plans, administering specialized care like tube feeding and wound care, and assisting with ADL development.
Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions preferred. Experience working in a residential group setting a plus. Basic computer skills - MS Word, Outlook preferred. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver's license is required. CPR certification required within first three months of hire.
The LPN will work with a team including a Registered Nurse, Residential Managers and staff to ensure the health of the individuals in the home. Responsibilities will include implementation of ISP objectives and healthcare plans. This may include assisting with tube feeding and tube medication administration, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, diabetes management, attending medical appointments, participating in ADL skill development etc. The LPN will participate in other duties as directed by Residential Management staff.
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts practical nurse license, a valid driver's license, and obtain CPR certification within three months. Experience with developmental disabilities or mental health conditions is preferred.
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