Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Details

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Groton, MA - specialized residential campus
Assignment Type: 13-Week Contract | Placed through Arbor Associates
Population: Children and adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs, under DCF custody
Setting: First-of-its-kind medically complex behavioral group home in Massachusetts - 24/7 staffed

Available Shifts:

• Tuesday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight)

About This Role

Arbor Associates is placing an LPN into a one-of-a-kind residential program in Groton, MA - the first medically complex behavioral group home of its kind in Massachusetts. The program serves children and adolescents who need continuous medical oversight but don't require acute hospitalization - youth who are often difficult to place anywhere else because their medical and behavioral needs are both significant.

You'll work alongside behavioral specialists, clinicians, and residential staff on a six-acre campus that also includes a pediatric skilled nursing facility and a Chapter 766 school. This is pediatric nursing with real clinical depth - not a routine group home posting.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care and medical oversight for youth with complex co-occurring medical and behavioral needs
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor medical status per individualized care plans
• Respond to medical concerns and behavioral escalations with calm clinical judgment - de-escalation is a core skill here
• Document nursing observations and interventions in compliance with DCF and DEEC standards
• Collaborate with behavioral specialists, clinicians, and residential staff on treatment and safety planning

Reasons to Join

• The only program of its kind in Massachusetts - where pediatric nursing meets behavioral residential care
• Three shift options across days, evenings, and overnight - choose what fits your schedule
• 13-week contract, paid weekly through Arbor Associates, with dedicated support throughout
• Six-acre campus with on-site pediatric nursing, a Chapter 766 school, and a full clinical team
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees

Job Requirements

Required Credentials

• Active Massachusetts LPN license - required at time of placement
• Current CPR/BLS certification - required
• Minimum one to two years of LPN experience - required; pediatric, behavioral health, or residential experience strongly preferred

Preferred Background

• Experience with children or adolescents with complex medical needs, behavioral challenges, or co-occurring diagnoses
• Prior experience in a residential, group home, or alternative care setting
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and positive behavioral support frameworks
• Experience with DCF-involved youth or DEEC/DCF licensing standards a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check including CORI/SORI
• Reliable transportation to Groton, MA - required
• Ability to stay calm and clinically grounded in a setting that may involve behavioral escalation
• Strong documentation skills; comfort with electronic health record systems

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arbor Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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