Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities and challenges. This position involves working with adults who have brain injuries and managing their complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in comprehensive assessments of physical health upon admission and with any changes in medical status.
• Provides nursing care, teaches, and assists in daily living activities according to the care plan.
• Maintains and monitors clients for any changes in status, implements Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), and uses recovery-oriented rehabilitation approaches.
• Communicates any changes in status to relevant parties, performs assessments with changes, and provides skilled nursing interventions as needed.
• Takes and documents vital signs, collects samples, administers medications, and performs treatments as directed.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies, provides transportation to appointments, participates in trainings, and adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Contributes to quality improvement goals, uses crisis intervention techniques, and ensures site safety.
• Completes incident documentation and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current L.P.N. license in Massachusetts.
• Experience working with people with brain injury preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• At least 21 years old and holds a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 2 weeks and Safety Care certification within 90 days of employment.
• Passes CORI, reference, and national fingerprinting background checks.

Skills

• Empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues.
• Human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources knowledge.
• Different communication and learning styles knowledge.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• Independent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Professional and confidential capacity.
• Personal computer applications and equipment knowledge.

Benefits

Vinfen offers competitive pay ranging from USD $37.50 - USD $37.50 per hour, along with great training, benefits, career growth, and job security.

Pay

USD $37.50 - USD $37.50 /Hr.