LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse: FT & PT
Newton, Massachusetts
Posted Aug 27
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts · Precepting expected · Floating required
- Setting
- Assisted Living
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
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
Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Wage: $40 to $44 hr
The Falls at Cordingly Dam is looking for a compassionate full time and part time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)on all shift to join our team! As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.
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If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!
Responsibilities
Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status. Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job. Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process. Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations. Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.
Requirements
Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements) Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
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- Job Details
- Job Family
- Nursing
- Job Function
- Nurse
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Community
- Hiring Min Rate
- 40 USD
- Hiring Max Rate
- 44 USD
The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 2300 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sourced from Benchmark Senior Living’s careers page.
Requirements
- Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
- Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable
- As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
- *Eligibility may vary by employment status
- #LI-HC1
- Job Details
- Job Family
- Nursing
- Job Function
- Nurse
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Community
- Hiring Min Rate
- 40 USD
- Hiring Max Rate
- 44 USD
- The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 2300 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Benefits
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Newton, Massachusetts
- Median rent
- $2,370/mo
- Local household income
- $190,304/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Newton area index 108.3, where 100 is the national average.
Newton, known as "The Garden City," is a leafy collection of villages just west of Boston. With tree-lined streets, strong schools, and easy MBTA Green Line access to downtown, it offers a quieter suburban base while keeping the city close—ideal for nurses who want calm after a shift.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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