Licensed Practical Nurse

Berkshire Mead School
249 North Plain Road
Housatonic, MA 01236, USA

Are you the licensed practical nurse we have been looking for? In this position you will bring an energetic, positive approach while working with a dynamic team of nurses and helping our students.

Berkshire Meadows offers multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual and developmental differences. Programs include a 365‑day a year residential school students ages 6‑21, residential and day habilitation programs for adults, and 24/7 nursing and medical services. Berkshire Meadows operates both in community settings and at a beautiful campus with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and therapy animals, as well as a fully accessible indoor pool.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Sign‑on Bonus – We are offering a $3,000 sign‑on bonus ($1,000 paid at time of hire, $1,000 paid after 3 months of employment and another $1,000 paid after 6 months).

Schedule – 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (includes weekends – every other).

Responsibilities

• Follow all procedures related to authorization, monitoring, physician’s orders, observation, and documentation.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist students in attaining the goals and objectives on their Individualized Action Plans.
• Develop medical/nursing goals and objectives to meet students’ health needs.
• Implement nursing and medical objectives.
• Arrange for medical consultations, appointments, and labs.

Why JRI?

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English.
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to selected partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in your first year and more.

Requirements

• Massachusetts LPN license.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Applicants with experience working with special‑needs populations are preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person’s contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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