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Eliot Community Human Services
Licensed Practical Nurse/RN - Respite
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$74,752 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Join Eliot
- A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose.
Benefit eligible positions include:
Generous Paid Time Off- Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement Savings
- 401(k) with employer match Wellness & Family Support
- Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources Financial Security
- 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance Professional Growth
- Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Responsibilities:
Provide education and consultation to clients and staff on medical health, medications, and general medical topics Deliver one-on-one training tailored to specific individual needs Develop and lead groups and trainings for clients and staff on general health and wellness topics, including nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation Assist clients in accessing community resources that support their health and wellness goals Meet with clients and staff to discuss medical diagnoses, causes, symptoms, complications, and available treatment options Perform direct medical care for a Person as appropriate and ordered by physician which may include monitoring of vitals, wound care, etc. This includes providing interventions specific to Person's IAP (Individual action plan) for medical/health and wellness goal areas. Review medical documentation for each assigned client and provide consultation and coordination of care as needed Coordinate overall medical care for clients and ensure necessary follow-up is completed Provide health and wellness interventions focused on education and skill-building Support the team and clients by introducing tools for ongoing symptom assessment, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and identifying appropriate responses or next stepsQualifications:
License LPN or RN Experience working with adults with severe mental illness Valid Massachusetts drivers licenseSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Annual Salary $60,000- $72,560 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community.