Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Wareham

Company: The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod
Location: Wareham
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe are looking to fill 1 Full time LPN position. We are excited to offer a new base hourly rate of $28.00 per hour.Come work for The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod! We are seeking to Full time and Relief positions.We are a nonprofit organization that has been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for more than 50-years.In 2019, our organization provided support to nearly 1,000 people throughout the South Coast area, and that number is always growing. For more details on the impact our nonprofit has on your community, view our most recent Impact Report here: https://bit.ly/2UmjZ1zWant to learn more about The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod? Visit our website (https://www.plymouthcapearc.org) to get to know our staff, our history, and the incredible work our staff does every day!Your Role OverviewThe Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is looking for people with great energy, compassion and excellent nursing skills to share their talents with adults with acquired brain injury.We are looking to hire outstanding LPN's from Plymouth and surrounding towns who will help support persons with acquired brain injury to find good health, personal wellness and happiness in their own homes.If you have an excellent work ethic and high energy, we can help you feel great about what you accomplish and make a huge contribution in someone's life!If you enjoy helping people and working for a mission, the LPN position will be fulfilling!We are looking to fill a Full Time position. Working some holidays and weekend coverage is required.The Good StuffThe Arc offers incredible employee benefits such as tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses and comprehensive benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks of earned leave after your first year of employment
• and more!The Impact You Will Make
  • As an LPN, you will identify health related needs and monitor the medical status of persons living in the home.
  • You will be empowered and able to provide the level of care our residents deserve.
  • You will collaborate with direct care staff and program leadership to ensure high quality healthcare and support services.
  • Provide direct care as needed, including ongoing health assessment, ADLs, transportation to & from appointments, and facilitating community outings.
  • Our mission is to empower and support individuals with acquired brain injuries to belong, contribute and thrive in their community.The Skills, Experience and Characteristics You Will Bring
    • Ability to assess the needs of the people in your care.
    • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and for Arc's mission statement will be critical to your success.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills will enable you to be effective in this role.
    • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
    • A proven record of top-notch organizational and effective time management skillsQualifications
      • Commitment to The Arc's mission - to empower and support people with disabilities and their families to belong, contribute, and thrive.
      • Comfort developing positive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
      • Comfort utilizing technology to complete reports and communicate with staff.
      • High School Diploma or equivalent.
      • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
      • Must pass criminal background check.
      • Availability to attend required 3-day orientation (Details will be provided – some trainings may be virtual due to COVID-19)Physical Effort
        • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, reach, and climb stairs.
        • Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of two-person lift.Great opportunity for excellent nursing care in a home setting.Seeking Candidates for Full time and Relief work.The Arc of Plymouth and Upper ape Cod is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPowered by JazzHR1JRcSVR9La

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