Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job at Mental Health Association, Inc., Springfield, MA

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  • Mental Health Association, Inc.
  • Springfield, MA

Job Description

MHA is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team for full or part time opportunities. In this role, you will provide essential nursing services for our residents, coordinating their health needs and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and association regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to inquiries from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) residences and administration regarding participant health needs.
  • Coordinate medical treatment, including triage and emergency interventions, while communicating with healthcare providers.
  • Conduct routine and emergency visits to residences for assessments, education, and staff support.
  • Perform medication audits in line with MAP policy and review medical documentation, including medication administration and lab results.
  • Develop and implement training programs for staff in collaboration with the Nurse Coordinator.
  • Transport or accompany participants to medical appointments as necessary.
  • Participate in clinical assessments and provide recommendations.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings within the agency and with external organizations.
  • Engage with families of participants to discuss health care matters.
  • Ensure a safe work environment by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and adhering to MHA safety policies.


If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of our participants, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

  • Current and valid Massachusetts LPN license.
  • Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
  • At least one year of nursing experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong self-direction, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for work-related duties.


Benefits available for
full time employees: 

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • Retirement Plan (403B, IRA).
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
  • Long Term Disability.

EEOC Statement: MHA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Mental Health Association, Inc.:

What We Do MHA (Mental Health Association) helps people live their best life. We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming, and more. With respect, integrity and compassion, MHA provides each individual served through person-driven programming to foster independence, community engagement, wellness and recovery. Why It Matters The youth, adults, seniors and families we serve want the same things in life as anyone: to have friends, work, go to school, have meaningful relationships, express themselves (and be heard), and be accepted in their community for who they are. With our help and resources from a caring community, people can live their potential, in their community, every day. How We Think Starting in the 1960s, MHA’s groundbreaking efforts and advocacy helped to transition people away from institutional living to a life in our community. This became a model for the deinstitutionalization movement. Today, our leadership continues to advance awareness of mental health conditions and needs at local, regional and national levels. We drive compassionate care for those challenged by mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury and more.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area,

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