Licensed Practical Nurse - Respite

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Eliot Community Human Services is hiring a Respite LPN for a full-time on-site role in Wakefield, ENG, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, offering a $60,000 annual salary and a $5,000 sign-on bonus plus a robust benefits package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and ongoing professional development. The Respite program provides short term restorative support to adults with mental illness, so you will deliver direct medical care, educate clients and staff, lead trainings, and coordinate care through individual action plans. To apply, showcase your LPN license, experience with severe mental illness, and a valid MA driver’s license; highlight patient care, crisis management, education initiatives, teamwork, and familiarity with community resources, and convey your fit with Eliot’s inclusive growth-minded culture.

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

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Respite LPN to join our team. Eliot’s Respite program is a short term restorative service that assists adults with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining community living. As a Respite LPN, you will be responsible for providing oversight, guidance and assistance to clients in understanding their medical conditions; as well as performing direct medical care that is needed. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to establish supportive relationships, excellent communication, crisis management and problem solving skills.     

Responsibilities:

• Provide education and consultation to clients and staff on medical health, medications, and general medical topics
• Deliver one-on-one training tailored to specific individual needs
• Develop and lead groups and trainings for clients and staff on general health and wellness topics, including nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation
• Assist clients in accessing community resources that support their health and wellness goals
• Meet with clients and staff to discuss medical diagnoses, causes, symptoms, complications, and available treatment options
• Perform direct medical care for a Person as appropriate and ordered by physician which may include monitoring of vitals, wound care, etc. This includes providing interventions specific to Person’s IAP (Individual action plan) for medical/health and wellness goal areas.
• Review medical documentation for each assigned client and provide consultation and coordination of care as needed
• Coordinate overall medical care for clients and ensure necessary follow-up is completed
• Provide health and wellness interventions focused on education and skill-building
• Support the team and clients by introducing tools for ongoing symptom assessment, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and identifying appropriate responses or next steps

Qualifications:

• License LPN
• Experience working with adults with severe mental illness
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm 

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.