Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) - Residential Group Homes
Waystone Health & Human Services
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Posted Aug 18 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Nurse to patient
- 1:4–1:5
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Residential
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
reported
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 426 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Staff Nurse (LPN or RN)
Residential Group Homes
Waystone is currently seeking a dedicated LPN or RN to provide medical care for Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As our staff nurse, you will support the wellbeing of 4 - 5 individuals in a group home setting by assisting with clinical assessments, administering medications, providing treatments, and educating direct support professional on personal care. To be successful you will need to be confident in your clinical skills, value building strong relationships and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. If this is you, we invite you to join the Waystone team!
Location: Haverhill & Bradford, MA (Group home setting)
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Part Time Schedules 25+ hours per week
This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire.
28 Hours/week; Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm (Bradford, MA)
Part Time less than 25 hours per week
This position is not benefit eligible.
8 Hours/week; Wednesday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Haverhill, MA) 1 Per diem position available (Haverhill, MA)
Compensation range: This is a non-exempt position. LPN: $32.00 - $38.30 per hour. RN: $33.50 - $39.50 per hour.
Why join the Waystone Team?
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day! Comprehensive Wellness program Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match 2 weeks vacation 12 Holidays 3 Personal Days 9 Sick days DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEU’s Employee Appreciation Events Room for growth within Waystone Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonuses Employee of the month bonus
Job
Responsibilities
Administer medications while on-site in the assigned home. Perform daily health assessments for all assigned individuals. Ensure safe and effective personal care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility support. Provide skilled nursing care as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Train and support staff in
- Medical protocols
- Personal care techniques
- Specific treatments
- Healthy lifestyle practices
Additional
Responsibilities
Accompany individuals on community outings and medical appointments. Assess medical equipment for safety, functionality, and appropriateness. Maintain and update medical records accurately and in a timely manner. Order medication and inventory when needed. Review medication administration records and other medical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications
Current Massachusetts LPN or RN license in good standing Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus. Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals. Organizational skills, computer literacy and the ability to document electronically. The ability to travel within the service area of residential programs and medical appointments. Valid driver’s license in good standing and a minimum of one year of driving experience; must be able to drive wheelchair-accessible vans.
Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.
Waystone Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
Sourced from Waystone Health & Human Services’ careers page.
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Requirements
- Current Massachusetts LPN or RN license in good standing
- Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
- Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Organizational skills, computer literacy and the ability to document electronically.
- The ability to travel within the service area of residential programs and medical appointments.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and a minimum of one year of driving experience; must be able to drive wheelchair-accessible vans.
- Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.
- Waystone Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
Place
- City
- Haverhill, Massachusetts
- Median rent
- $1,668/mo
- Local household income
- $88,326/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
- Address
- 439 S Union St, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You walk into a residential group home in Haverhill or Bradford, not a hospital unit. Four or five people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live there. Your day is assessments, medications, treatments, and showing the DSPs how to do the…
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