Licensed Practical Nurse (Shared Living & AFC) - Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Licensed Practical Nurse

ABOUT US

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes.

Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)

Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Position Overview:

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide case management for our expanding services. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in the intake and assessment processes for new referrals, ensuring comprehensive care plans are developed and executed. This LPN position offers flexibility and autonomy while utilizing your nursing assessment, care planning and case management skills to provide optimal services to individuals in home settings. Civil and kind team collaboration and communication is essential. Case Management and consulting nursing does not require the delivery of skilled nursing procedures. Requirements for the positions include valid Ma LPN license, computer abilities, travel/organizational planning, flexibility, excellent communication, training, referral, and planning skills. Flexible coverage for other nearby offices as needed.  If you are a motivated healthcare professional with a commitment to person-centered care, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake and Assessments
  • Complete thorough intake assessments for new referrals and subsequent assessments as required.
  • Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members' insurance coverage.
• Supervision and Training
  • Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers to ensure high-quality care delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the caregiving team.
• Individualized Plans of Care
  • Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care tailored to each member's unique needs.
  • Ensure plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in health or circumstances.
• On-Site Visits
  • Conduct on-site visits with each member per determined need and more often as required.
  • Monitor health status and general needs of all members and caregivers, making referrals as necessary.
• Meeting Attendance
  • Attend various meetings fully prepared beforehand, as required.
  • Collaborate with team members, caregivers, families, and other pertinent parties.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Report changes in health status of any members to the member's physician, director, and other relevant parties.
  • Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other documentation requirements per service type.
• Discharge Planning
  • Plan for and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Education and Training
• Provide ongoing educational information and training to all members and caregivers on health and aging.
  • Conduct member-specific trainings and address seasonal and current health/public health conditions.
• On-Call System
  • Participate in the on-call system as scheduled, providing support as needed during non-business hours.
• Weekend Availability
  • Work weekends as required several times throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals supported.
• Driving Requirement
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
• Teamwork and Essential Duties
  • Collaborate effectively within the agency, office, team, and with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Perform any and all duties deemed essential to assist the agency in achieving its mission.

Qualifications:

• Current MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Computer and organizational planning.
• Two-year recent experience with elders, those who have been diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Service, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community) beneficial.
• Background Check Required
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).

Affirmative Action / EEO Policy:  

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Wellness, Civility, and Diversity:

“I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate.” – Nonotuck Employee

At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission. Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness: with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing.  In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility through the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility.

Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community.

Join Nonotuck Resource Associates and be part of a team dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply today to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.