Licensed Practical Nurse; L.P.N

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service.

Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide health services and direct care to individuals with disabilities living in a residential program. In addition, the incumbent will provide advocacy and liaison with community health care providers, monitoring medical records, and medication administration.

Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (23 hours)

• Provide direct specialized nursing and other day-to-day care to individuals.
• Document health care services following appropriate state regulations, nursing standards, and Massachusetts LPN license requirements.
• Function under the supervision of the residential manager, in collaboration with the registered nurse and Director of Health Care.
• Act as a liaison as needed to other community agencies and treatment providers regarding regular medical needs and care.
• Provide in-service education to individuals and/or staff on health issues.
• Maintain knowledge of the Department of Public Health Medication Administration Program (MAP) current policies and procedures.
• Administer medications to assigned individuals following MAP policies and procedures
• Provide quality assurance reviews of medication systems and MAP compliance.

• Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living.
• Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each individual in the delivery of services to them.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Residential Manager.

• Graduation from an accredited and approved licensed practical nurse program.
• Must have current Massachusetts Nursing license.
• Two years of general nursing experience and/or service to individuals with developmental disabilities in a community health setting is preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster positive relationships.
• Must have basic to intermediate computer-level competency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 40 pounds.

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday.
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary: $33.00 per hour