LPN Respite care

Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Respite Care

Family Services

Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Monitors the health, safety, and well‑being of medically complex participants in the respite home. Responsible for overseeing and managing the medical and health care of program participants, including providing direct nursing care.

Part‑time, Saturday and Sunday (alternating) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (8‑hour shift, 16 hours per weekend)

• Monitors the health of program participants and provides professional technical assistance regarding nursing care and medical treatment as needed.
• Manages and documents medical information, referrals, reports, medication administration, and data collection.
• Completes medical record audits and reviews of medical tracking systems.
• Provides oversight and assistance with the self‑medication assessment process.
• Oversees MAP and administration of medical treatments.
• Orients and trains staff in understanding participants’ medical needs and in following prescribed programs and plans.
• Provides leadership and support to the team during medical crises.
• Ensures professional communication with families, DSS, clinicians, and others for assigned participants.
• Guides staff regarding medical emergencies and informs supervisor of all emergency treatments or 911 calls made.
• Communicates with medical providers regarding major issues.
• Completes nursing notes and documentation for encounters with individuals.
• Processes all human‑rights issues, incident and accident reports in a timely manner according to agency policy/procedure, ensuring the human rights of program participants are safeguarded in all interventions.
• Follows agency, departmental, program and site policies and procedures, the bargaining unit personnel policies handbook, and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience working with the elderly or persons with developmental disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current Adult CPR/first Aid certification.
• Clean record with no pending disciplinary actions with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• FSA & Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Paid Time Off and Vacation Time

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider