We make a difference- in your community and in your career.
Come work for our Developmental and Cognitive Services Division at Riverside Community Care!
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Riverside Community Care Developmental and Cognitive Services in Norwood!
Work as part of our cohesive, experienced, multi-disciplined team in our Acquired Brain Injury Residential Programs. We offer an extensive array of residential options from 24 hour staffed homes to semi-independent living situations located in a variety of settings, from apartments to homes. These settings provide a framework from which to support individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities learn daily living skills, develop meaningful relationships, and gain opportunities from becoming part of their community.
Major responsibilities include assisting the nurse manager with oversight and tracking of medical appointments, oversight of the medication system, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs. The LPN would provide guidance, training, supervision and direct supports to allow individuals to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to be as independent as possible.
Riverside offers fabulous orientation to all staff and supervision.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Pay Rate: $35.00/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills required
- Basic computer fluency (Microsoft Office) required
- Driver's license required
- Must be able to lift ten pounds
Required Experience
- LPN required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
