What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Loved Ones Care?
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a compassionate, skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who enjoys building relationships and helping adults remain safely in their homes? Loved Ones Care is seeking a dedicated LPN to provide nursing oversight and clinical support for our Adult Family Care (AFC) and Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) programs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who values independence, flexibility, and meaningful community-based care.
About Loved Ones Care
Loved Ones Care is a Mass-Health provider of Adult Family Care (AFC), Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC), Personal Care, and Homemaking services. Our mission is to enrich lives by providing compassionate, person-centered care that allows individuals to remain safe, healthy, and independent in the comfort of their homes.
Our team is committed to preserving dignity, promoting wellness, and supporting families with exceptional care and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
As an LPN, you will:
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for AFC and GAFC participants.
- Complete and maintain MDS-HC (Minimum Data Set–Home Care) assessments accurately and on schedule.
- Monitor participants' health status and identify changes in condition.
- Administer medications and provide skilled nursing care as needed, including wound care and chronic disease monitoring.
- Document nursing visits, assessments, and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate significant clinical findings to supervising Registered Nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized care plans.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers and direct care staff.
- Educate participants and caregivers on disease management, medication safety, and healthy living.
- Ensure compliance with Mass-Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, AFC, and GAFC regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness activities.
Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in home care, community health, long-term care, AFC, GAFC, or similar settings preferred.
- Experience completing MDS-HC assessments is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned service areas.
- Current CPR certification preferred.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Paid sick time
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Ongoing clinical training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative leadership
- Casual dress
- Free parking, including garage parking during the winter
- Opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization
Why Join Loved Ones Care?
At Loved Ones Care, we believe compassionate care begins with compassionate employees. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping adults maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.
If you're passionate about community nursing and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Loved Ones Care family.
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