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Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm (flexible) Salary: $32.00 / hour Sign on Bonus: $3,000; $1,000 upon completion of 6 months, $1,000 upon completion of 9 months, $1,000 upon completion of 12 months As a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program that is tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or psychiatric conditions, and complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. L.P.N. duties include providing nursing care, administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, and assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training, to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently. Additionally, the L.P.N. will communicate any change in status to appropriate individuals, perform individual assessments with any change of status, and provide skilled nursing interventions as indicated. Response to Covid-19 Vinfen continues to follow the guidelines determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Vinfen leadership along with Vinfen's medical staff are closely monitoring the pandemic on a daily basis and make decisions that are best for the safety and well-being of the Vinfen community. Our response to promote safety during the coronavirus includes: * Hiring process conducted via virtual and phone interviews * Virtual New Employee Orientation and Virtual training * Increased sanitation measures in all programs and group homes * PPE provided to all positions working closely with others * Restricting visitors in programs to reduce chances of exposure Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: * A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan * Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans * Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits * Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) * Educational Assistance and Remission Programs * $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! * Other generous benefits and perks! Founded in 1977, for 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. To learn more about Vinfen, and/or to apply to this or other Vinfen positions, please visit our website at /careers. My Vinfen. My Community. My Job. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: LPN, L.P.N., Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical, community based, home care, healthcare, VinfenLPN Vaccine Mandate Policy All new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen. Job Qualifications * * A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High school diploma or GED required. * Current L.P.N. license. * 1-2 years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred. * Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred. * Strong time management and writing skills. * All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year. * All applicants mus