Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the team at Heron House, an Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. This brand new 18-bed facility located in East Longmeadow, MA allows you the ability to provide quality care and support to those we serve with a small LPN to client ratio. Under the supervision of designated charge nurse or RN, you will work with a support team of LPN’s, CNA’s and Direct Care staff providing care and compassion all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD’s modern EMGLE facility.  

A LITTLE ABOUT THE EMGLE FACILITY:  

The Enhanced Medical GLE (EMGLE) provides a variety of skilled healthcare and supportive services including around the clock nursing and personal care assistance to Persons with Complex mental illness in addition to compounding medical needs. These services are designed to meet and support the daily needs of Persons with chronic medical conditions, terminal illnesses and/or disabilities, which are impacted by their significant mental illness. These Persons require licensed and unlicensed professional services to meet their chronic complex medical and behavioral needs to ensure improvement or stabilization of their medical and behavioral condition. This model will also serve to maintain, prevent, or slow worsening of condition as well as assisting transition to a lower level of care setting or prevent hospitalization/nursing facility admissions.  

We currently have full-time openings available for all shifts, 1st, 2nd and 3rd!   

A competitive hourly wage of $38.50/hr. is being offered. With a $2.00/hr. differential for overnight shifts. Additional holiday bonus pay provided for working on New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day and Christmas Day. Take advantage of an attractive benefit package that is available with this LPN opportunity.   

YOUR ROLE AS A LPN YOU WILL:  

• Medication administration and management. Assist in medication audit processes  
• Utilize CHD’s Safety Care training skills to successfully deescalate and redirect participants in time of crisis.   
• Attend participants care plan meetings/resource meetings  
• Provide direct care as needed. Providing personal hygiene care by assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths  
• Need to effectively understand details about a patient’s health and provide charge nurse or RN with clear, precise information and observations  
• Provides activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding Persons as necessary; ambulating  
• Provides adjunct care by administering nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments  
• Maintains the stability of Persons served by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.  

Qualifications:  

• Have a license in practical nursing by The Board of Registration in Massachusetts  
• One-year experience as a LPN, preferred  
• One-year experience in a Behavioral Health setting, preferred  
• One-year experience working with the elderly, people with disabilities, behavioral challenges and cognitive disabilities, preferred  
• Preferred are those candidates that have successfully completed Safety Care Training that utilizes physical restraints, de-escalation and redirection techniques. (Training provided).  
• Valid driver’s license.  
• Meeting physical demands of the role. IE: Ability to lift 45 lbs or more, stocking supplies, extended periods of walking and/or standing  
• Participate and successfully complete assigned training requirements in compliance with CHD and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health  

SUCCESS FACTORS:  

• Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do  
• Possess good time management skills  
• Ability to collaborate and adapt within a team environment  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to make decisions by using critical thinking skills  
• Display patience and empathy to the care provided to persons served  
• Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus  
• Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) CARE FINDS A WAY:  

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.  

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!  

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!