RN/LPN
Company: New England Homes For The Deaf
Location: Danvers
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About NEHD: New England Homes
for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers
a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing
seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing
community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services,
respite care services and hospice care. The New England Homes for
the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing,
recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and
hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and
culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and
architectural resources. Job Summary: As an RN/LPN you will provide
excellent care to our Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind
residents in our long-term care, nursing facility.
Responsibilities: Available to work the 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM shift, 3
days a week. Comply with all procedures and policies as developed
by the Director of Nursing Services. Assess and administer
medications and treatments to assigned residents. Comply with all
safe medication practices. Ensure the highest possible quality of
care always. Maintain a respectful, courteous, professional, and
supportive attitude of supervisors as well as those being
supervised. Be a problem solver and resident advocate. Perform
other duties as assigned. Rotational weekend and holiday
requirements. Qualifications: Must be a licensed RN/LPN, in good
standing, in the state of Massachusetts. Knowledge of American Sign
Language and Deaf culture is a plus. Staff must participate in
free, weekly ASL classes on-site. CPR certification. Must always
adhere to nursing code of ethics. Requirements: Must have graduated
from an accredited RN or LPN Program with an active RN or LPN
license. Good physical and mental health. Good understanding of
body mechanics in transferring residents. Will be required to pass
training on transference techniques. Ability to stay calm in
excitable or emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to work independently. Pleasant/professional personality
and behavior. Related prior experience helpful. However, "on the
job" training will be provided to suit our special requirements.
Will be expected to attend all mandatory In-Service training and
RN/LPN meetings. Willing to work weekends. All staff are required
to take our free, on-site ASL and Culture classes. Benefits: 403B 8
paid holidays, including your birthday Accrued 2 weeks vacation 4
PTO/Sick days Differential Pay (weekday) -
3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-7:00am shifts will get an additional $1.50
per hour Differential Pay (Saturday/Sunday) -
3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-7:00am shifts will get an additional $2.00
per hour A background check report may be obtained for employment
purposes. The background check may show criminal records.
Keywords: New England Homes For The Deaf, New Bedford , RN/LPN, Healthcare , Danvers, Massachusetts
