Staff LPN
Company : Seven Hills Foundation
Location : Milford, MA, 01757
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 25 December 2025
Overview
$38/hr
$5000 Sign-on Bonus!
Come work in a beautiful historical home in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hopedale! If you’re passionate about working with children with special needs and want to give back to others, please apply and join our wonderful team at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. We have a small ratio, great benefits, a wonderful childcare worker and administrative team, and a quiet, laidback home-like environment. We pride ourselves on providing the best care to the children in our program and we are always looking for compassionate individuals to join our team.
A Licensed Practical Nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care they provide to the residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale. A Licensed Practical Nurse may delegate nursing activities to assigned health care personnel. The delegating Licensed Practical Nurse shall bearfull responsibility for making an appropriate assignment, adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate(s), as well as the outcome of that delegation; all within the parameters of their generic and continuing education and experience. Provides quality care to children and young adults in accordance of the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
•Assess and coordinate healthcare services for Program Manager. Institute appropriate follow up and communicate all medical issues to the program Residential Registered Nurse and any other appropriate Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff members.•Assist individuals in designated programs to their medical appointments and with transportation as recommended by the Program Manager, Registered Nurse, or the Nurse Practitioner.•Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children in appropriate areas.•Review the plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families and/or other agencies.•Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals: MD, NP, Program Manager or program Residential RN, and other designated Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff. Assist in training staff in medication policies and procedures.•Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.•Consult with residential Registered Nurse for supervision and direction as needed to ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.•Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns and any upcoming medical appointments to team.•Complete all mandatory in-service education in a timely manner and attend any educational programs at the recommendation of the Program Manager.•Implement procedures and services including medical interventions, or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or residential Registered Nurse.•Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health.
Qualifications
•LPN Nurse with current Massachusetts license. •One year of experience working with medically fragile children. •Valid driver’s license required.
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Frequently asked questions
At Seven Hills Foundation, the Staff Lpn focuses on providing specialized care to medically fragile children in a home-like setting, with small staff-to-patient ratios. This environment emphasizes compassionate, individualized healthcare, differing from more clinical or hospital-based pediatric nursing roles common in Milford.
Demonstrating expertise in managing medically fragile children, strong delegation skills, and familiarity with Massachusetts nursing regulations is crucial. Highlight your ability to coordinate care, document nursing interventions accurately, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to fit the role’s specialized demands.
A valid Massachusetts Lpn license is mandatory, with preference for candidates experienced in pediatric or medically fragile child care. Additional certifications in pediatric nursing or specialized training related to child health care can enhance your candidacy in Milford’s competitive healthcare market.
The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $38, complemented by a $5,000 sign-on bonus. This reflects the specialized nature of pediatric nursing in Milford and the foundation’s commitment to attracting skilled professionals to their care teams.
Milford's growing healthcare sector and emphasis on specialized pediatric services create steady demand for Staff Lpn professionals. The community’s preference for home-like care settings, like Seven Hills Foundation, encourages recruitment of nurses skilled in managing complex child healthcare needs.
Expect a supportive, quiet residential atmosphere with small patient ratios, fostering close collaboration with childcare workers and administrative staff. The team values compassionate care and continuous education, making it ideal for nurses who thrive in nurturing, community-based settings.
While general Lpn roles cover broad healthcare duties, at Seven Hills Foundation, the Staff Lpn’s daily routine centers on pediatric-specific tasks such as coordinating medical appointments, supervising medication administration, and tailoring care to developmentally vulnerable children within a residential program.
Such sign-on bonuses are relatively rare but becoming more common in competitive pediatric nursing roles within Milford, reflecting the specialized skills required and the foundation’s effort to attract and retain dedicated licensed practical nurses.
The role provides a pathway to advanced pediatric nursing specialties, supervisory positions, or further education such as RN qualifications. Working closely with a multidisciplinary pediatric team also offers valuable experience for career advancement within child healthcare services.
The foundation mandates timely completion of in-service education and encourages attendance at recommended educational programs. This commitment helps Staff Lpn nurses remain current with evolving pediatric healthcare practices and regulatory requirements.