Residential LPN

Overview

We are hiring full and part-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to help ensure that the medical needs of the individuals we serve are met. Additionally, you have the opportunity to assist people with daily living skills, including emotional and social support, in their homes and in the community. No experience is required to qualify for these positions within the agency. You need a current LPN license, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to pass our employment screening process.

Life Stream, Inc. offers generous benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, free short and long-term disability insurance, discounted gym memberships, 401k retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement and remission plans. Shift differentials are offered, dependent on the location. We also offer our employees the opportunity to participate in seasonal farm share programs and Company-sponsored Activities And Recognition Events.

• Assess all individuals’ medical regimes to ensure that all individuals are referred for and receive health services, which will maximize health and safety.
• Ensure that all consumers are referred for and receive services which assist with achieving set goals and maximize physical and emotional well being.
• Provide direct care duties to maintain the highest level of care standards.
• Maintenance of medical charts, medication ordering regime and other medical supply inventory.
• Assess all consumer complaints and overall well being of each individual on a daily basis.
• Review doctor’s orders for accuracy and adherence to regulations for medication storage, administration and destruction (DPH).

• Maintenance of an acceptable CORI and fingerprinting
• Valid Driver’s license
• Negative drug screen
• Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
• Commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions.
• Familiarity with the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injury.