LPN - Community Crisis Stabilization - Relief
$75,026 - $75,026/Yr
Riverside Community Care - Upton, MA
posted 25 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Upton, MA
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Relief position at Riverside Community Care involves working within a community crisis stabilization program and acute care residence. The role focuses on assisting the nurse manager with physician orders, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs. The LPN will provide guidance and support to consumers, helping them maintain their physical and emotional health and develop skills for independent living.
Responsibilities
- Assist the nurse manager with filling physician orders.
- Administer medications to patients.
- Monitor vital signs of patients.
- Provide guidance and education to consumers.
- Supervise and support consumers in maintaining their health.
- Conduct occasional home visits to assess the needs of individuals served.
Requirements
- LPN certification required.
- Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Driver's License required.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills required.
Benefits
- Travel reimbursement
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
