About this Residential Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) - Developmental Disabilities Services role at Eliot Community Human Services
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Developmental Disabilities (DD) division. Our residential programs offer a person-centered service that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct medical care as ordered by a physician
- Educate and consult with individuals and staff on medical conditions, medications, and general health topics
- Deliver individualized training and facilitate health and wellness groups
- Assist individuals in accessing and utilizing community health resources
- Guide individuals in understanding their medical conditions including symptoms, complications, and treatment options
- Review medical documentation and provide care coordination and consultation as needed
- Coordinate and follow up on medical care and attend appointments as assigned
- Provide side-by-side interventions focusing on health education and skills training
- Support the team in assessing symptoms and treatment effectiveness and recommend appropriate actions
- Build relationships with community medical providers and VNA services to enhance care coordination and act as a liaison between individuals, providers, and the treatment team
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities injuries
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse
- MAP certification preferred
- Ability to travel between Lexington, Bedford, Woburn and Arlington(mileage reimbursed)
Schedule: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (40 hours)
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
