Licensed Practical Nurse - Bedrock
Canton, Massachusetts
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Aug 28 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- KIPU charting
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
More role details
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- MA nursing median is $50/hr
MA nursing postings that state pay run $37/hr to $68/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $59/hr, across 653 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Our mission. Northeast Recovery is a network of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities. We provide multiple levels of care to those who are prepared to start their journey to recovery.
We are looking for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Bedrock Recovery Center in Canton, MA.
Schedule
FT, PT or per diem available
Read the full posting
Salary: $34-$41 per hour (depending on experience) plus night and weekend
- shift differentials
LPN Job
Summary
Under the guidance of the Nursing Director, the LPN will provide exceptional nursing care to each client based on his/her individualized needs.
LPN
responsibilities
Provides nursing care to clients enrolled in our inpatient treatment program. Prepares and monitors medications and treatments. Documents required information, including medications and dosage in KIPU, our EMR system.
Performs all nursing responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures. Observes and evaluates the physical and emotional status of clients and takes immediate action when necessary. Assists and coordinates nursing care with the Medical and Clinical team.
Works with the multi-disciplinary team on the client's recovery plan. The LPN will participate and contribute to this plan by assessing and documenting the client's overall physical condition or changes, daily.
LPN Requirements
Knowledge of addiction and the 12-Step Recovery Program. Knowledge of emergency procedures used in the event of alcohol and/or drug overdose including First Aid, CPR and Narcan administering. Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. This includes Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Professional Code of Ethics and Discrimination Demonstrates excellent proficiency in communication, observation & written skills. Ability to lift or push 20 pounds or more. Employee may be required to stand and/or move throughout a large portion of the shift.
LPN
Experience
1+ year of experience as a staff nurse. Experience working with substance use patients or in recovery setting preferred.
LPN Required Qualifications/Licensure &
Certifications
Current Massachusetts LPN License CPR Certified required
Why Work for Us! We provide an environment where our employees can grow and advance professionally, with a healthy balance between work and personal lives. Our biggest investment is our employees. We recognize and reward hard work by promoting from within when possible. We pay competitively and offer a variety of benefits to meet your wellness and financial needs.
your wellness and financial needs.
Current Massachusetts LPN License CPR Certified required
Sourced from Northeast Recovery LLc’s careers page.
“Employee may be required to stand and/or move throughout a large portion of the shift. LPN Experience: 1+ year of experience as a staff nurse. Experience working with substance use patients or in recovery setting prefer…” · from this posting
Requirements
- LPN
Place
- City
- Canton, Massachusetts
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?