Center for Human Development
Licensed Practical Nurse-1st & 2nd Shift
Center for Human Development, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, us, 01028
Licensed Practical Nurse – 1st & 2nd Shift
Location: Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA. Professional Requisition Number: LICEN006114. Full-time, on-site.
Heron House is a brand-new 18-bed Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing and personal care to persons with mental illness, chronic medical conditions, terminal illnesses, or disabilities, under the supervision of a charge nurse or RN and a support team of LPNs, CNAs, and direct care staff.
Responsibilities
Medication administration and management.
Assist in medication audit processes.
Attend participant care plan and resource meetings.
Provide direct care, including personal hygiene and assistance with bathroom travel, showers, and baths.
Collaborate with charge nurse/RN to provide clear, precise information and observations.
Assist with activities of daily living: serving meals, feeding, ambulating.
Administer nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments.
Monitor vital signs, weight, intake and output; record data.
Participate in the monthly on‑call rotation (stipend provided, additional wage if called in to pass meds).
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.
One‑year experience as an LPN (preferred in a behavioral health setting, elderly care, or with people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, and cognitive disabilities).
Valid driver’s license.
Physical ability to lift 45 lbs or more, stand/walk for extended periods, and handle stocking supplies.
Completion of required training in compliance with CHD and Massachusetts Department of Mental Health policies.
Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly wage of $38.50 per hour, with additional holiday bonus pay for working on New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas Day. Attractive benefit package available.
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Heron House is a brand-new 18-bed Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing and personal care to persons with mental illness, chronic medical conditions, terminal illnesses, or disabilities, under the supervision of a charge nurse or RN and a support team of LPNs, CNAs, and direct care staff.
Responsibilities
Medication administration and management.
Assist in medication audit processes.
Attend participant care plan and resource meetings.
Provide direct care, including personal hygiene and assistance with bathroom travel, showers, and baths.
Collaborate with charge nurse/RN to provide clear, precise information and observations.
Assist with activities of daily living: serving meals, feeding, ambulating.
Administer nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments.
Monitor vital signs, weight, intake and output; record data.
Participate in the monthly on‑call rotation (stipend provided, additional wage if called in to pass meds).
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.
One‑year experience as an LPN (preferred in a behavioral health setting, elderly care, or with people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, and cognitive disabilities).
Valid driver’s license.
Physical ability to lift 45 lbs or more, stand/walk for extended periods, and handle stocking supplies.
Completion of required training in compliance with CHD and Massachusetts Department of Mental Health policies.
Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly wage of $38.50 per hour, with additional holiday bonus pay for working on New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas Day. Attractive benefit package available.
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