LPN (Brain Injury)

Job Title

Provides direct service and daily nursing care in a clinically intensive program, designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population who have been diagnosed with a brain injury and may also have complex medical needs. Assumes overall responsibility of program for designated shift as charge nurse. Ensures that care is provided in a respectful, dignified, high-quality manner. Ensures that the care provided promotes individual choices.

While your primary work location will be assigned, flexibility coverage at other sites may be required to support operational, scheduling, and staffing needs.

Job Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Nursing Care
• Supervision
• Communication
• Documentation
• Environment
• Community Integration
• Advocacy/Relationships
• Professional Development
• Other

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred

Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with brain injury who have complex health issues

Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues

Skills and competency to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients served

Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities

Ability to supervise and mentor CNAs

Knowledge of evidence based practices and commitment to adherence to such as appropriate

Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques

Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills

Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices

Ability to make independent judgments and decisions

Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity

Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Knowledge of documentation standards requirements

Knowledge of proper body mechanics

Knowledge of available community health and mental health services

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements: One to two years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting helpful, but not required.

Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.

Bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred/Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree preferred.

Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications: CPR required within two weeks of hireSafety Care required within 90 days of hireMay be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist)

Required Credentials/Licenses: LPN in Massachusetts is required

Pay Range

USD $38.44 - USD $38.44 /Hr.