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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem Job Category: Professional
Requisition Number: LICEN005869 Part-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.
Currently seeking LPN\'s for all shift per diem schedules. 1st, 2nd and
3rd. \$2.00/hr. differential for hours work on 3rd shift. 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
Requisition Number: LICEN005869 Part-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.
Currently seeking LPN\'s for all shift per diem schedules. 1st, 2nd and
3rd. \$2.00/hr. differential for hours work on 3rd shift. 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
Salary : $2 - $39