Licensed Practical Nurse – Adults
Make a Difference Every Day in the Lives of the Adults We Serve!
Latham Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate medical services for adults with complex special needs. This position plays an important role in supporting residents’ health and well-being while working closely with a multidisciplinary team, families, medical providers, and program staff.
Location: Cape Cod, MA
Compensation: $40.40-42.87 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits:
- Generous 5 weeks of PTO
- Comprehensive health plans with 75% of the deductible covered through an HRA
- Tuition reimbursement
- Childcare reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
What You'll Do:
- As an LPN, you will help ensure residents receive high-quality, coordinated medical care while supporting their overall health and quality of life. Responsibilities include:
- Monitor residents’ daily health needs and provide appropriate nursing support.
- Coordinate preventive, specialized, and emergency medical appointments.
- Coordinate and monitor medication ordering, administration, and documentation in accordance with MAPS and agency policies.
- Monitor medical treatments and ensure appropriate follow-through by program staff.
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, referring agencies, medical providers, and community resources regarding medical needs.
- Provide input regarding psychiatric consultations and medication reviews.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with required program reports.
- Participate in intake, discharge, and hospital discharge planning.
- Maintain adequate medical supply inventory.
- Participate in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct care support when needed.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff, program teams, supervisors, families, and community providers.
What We're Looking For:
- Current Massachusetts LPN license required
- High school diploma or GED
- Nursing degree from a community college or technical school
- Valid driver’s license
- One year of psychiatric or special needs experience preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, respectful, and professional approach when working with individuals with complex needs
- Ability to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries
- Ability to physically intervene when necessary to protect the safety of residents and staff
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – Will Train
- CPR/First Aid – Will Train
Latham Centers, Inc. provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.
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