Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Brain Injury

The LPN II provides direct service and daily nursing care in a medically intensive program designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population diagnosed with a brain injury, developmental delay, or intellectual disability and with complex medical needs. The LPN II assumes overall responsibility for the program during the designated shift as lead staff/nurse and ensures that care is delivered in a respectful, dignified, high‑quality manner, promoting individual choice.

• Implements person‑centered treatment care plans in accordance with medical orders.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) per individual plan, including showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, and diabetes care.
• Performs all skilled nursing care needs, including wound care, GT/JT care, trach care, and nutritional support.
• Monitors and observes clients for changes in status and reports all issues promptly to the Program Director, Program Supervisor (if needed), and Program Nurse.
• Ensures care is delivered using best practices while respecting client dignity and choice.
• Maintains ADLs and ensures assistive devices are in working order and ready for use.
• Conducts individualized assessments with any status change and provides indicated skilled nursing interventions.

• Clinically supervises CNAs during shifts, providing in‑moment training when needed.
• Ensures care is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures care meets all ISP goals and addresses the whole person, not just medical needs, and that program quality control standards are met.

• Communicates with the RN Manager as required.
• Maintains communication with primary care providers, family members or guardians, and other significant stakeholders.
• Collaborates effectively with Vinfen employees, outside agencies, community agencies, and neighbors.

• Documents nursing care and treatments as ordered by the primary care provider in accordance with Vinfen policies and procedures.
• Records medication administration per Vinfen policy, following MAP standards.
• Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate, including shift notes, daily communication, treatment protocol data, medication administration sign‑offs, and the countable controlled substance book for each individual.
• Reviews CNA and direct care staff documentation for completeness.

• Ensures the environment is safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming to clients, families, and visitors.
• Verifies environmental compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Promotes a setting that encourages client participation in residency.
• Respects client preferences and choices.

• Experience working with individuals who have developmental, intellectual disabilities, or brain injury preferred.
• Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with complex health issues.
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards and intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Capacity to develop supportive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning modalities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor CNAs.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based practices and commitment to adherence.
• Proficiency in varied communication and learning styles and supervisory techniques.
• Organizational, strategic, participatory, and collaborative skills.
• Understanding of formal and informal assessment practices.

• Valid LPN license in Massachusetts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• One to two years of supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred but not required.
• Experience with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and co‑occurring disorders preferred.
• Preference for bilingual/bicultural applicants and those with lived experience.
• Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of individuals with complex health issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and disability issues.
• Must become CPR‑certified within two weeks of hire; training provided by Vinfen.
• Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid…