Licensed Practical Nurse-1st & 2nd Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 1st and 2nd shift Job Category:

Professional Requisition Number: LICEN006114 Full-Time On-site East

Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA Center for Human Development, (CHD), is

currently looking for 1st and 2nd shift Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

to join the team at Heron House, an Enhanced Medical Group Living

Environment (EMGLE) program. This brand new 18-bed facility located in

East Longmeadow, MA allows you the ability to provide quality care and

support to those we serve with a small LPN to client ratio. Under the

supervision of designated charge nurse or RN, you will work with a

support team of LPN\'s, CNA\'s and Direct Care staff providing care and

compassion all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD\'s modern

EMGLE facility. A LITTLE ABOUT THE EMGLE FACILITY: The Enhanced Medical

GLE (EMGLE) provides a variety of skilled healthcare and supportive

services including around the clock nursing and personal care assistance

to Persons with mental illness in addition to compounding medical needs.

These services are designed to meet and support the daily needs of

Persons with chronic medical conditions, terminal illnesses and/or

disabilities, which are impacted by their significant mental illness.

These Persons require licensed and unlicensed professional services to

meet their chronic complex medical and behavioral needs to ensure

improvement or stabilization of their medical and behavioral condition.

This model will also serve to maintain, prevent, or slow worsening of

condition as well as assisting transition to a lower level of care

setting or prevent hospitalization/nursing facility admissions. A

competitive hourly wage of \$38.50/hr. Additional holiday bonus pay

provided for working on New Year\'s Eve, Fourth of July, Labor Day,

Memorial Day and Christmas Day. Take advantage of an attractive benefit

package that is available with this LPN opportunity. YOUR ROLE AS A LPN

YOU WILL: Medication administration and management. Assist in medication

audit processes Attend participants care plan meetings/resource meetings

Provide direct care as needed. Providing personal hygiene care by

assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths

Need to effectively understand details about a patient\'s health and

provide charge nurse or RN with clear, precise information and

observations Provides activities of daily living by assisting with

serving meals, feeding Persons as necessary; ambulating Provides adjunct

care by administering nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs,

heat treatments Maintains the stability of Persons served by checking

vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information. On call

monthly rotation (stipend provided, plus hours wage if called in to pass

meds). Qualifications: Have a license in practical nursing by The Board

of Registration in Massachusetts One-year experience as a LPN, preferred

One-year Experience In a Behavioral Health Setting, Preferred One-year

experience working with the elderly, people with disabilities,

Behavioral Challenges And Cognitive Disabilities, Preferred Valid

driver?s license Meeting physical demands of the role. IE: Ability to

lift 45 lbs or more, stocking supplies, extended periods of walking

and/or standing Participate and successfully complete assigned training

requirements in compliance with CHD and the Massachusetts Department of

Mental Health Qualifications Education Required Associates Or Better.

Licenses & Certifications Required Licensed Practical Nurse