Tired of working in a hospital? Are you ready to bring your nursing expertise to the forefront of transformative care? Are you seeking a dynamic environment where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference? If you're nodding along, then we've got the perfect role for you –
join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Western Massachusetts Adult Services Center for our residential and other programs!
As a Registered Nurse, you'll be at the heart of delivering top-notch healthcare services tailored specifically to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Utilize your clinical skills and compassionate spirit to collaborate with our multidisciplinary teams, championing holistic wellness, and fostering growth across all ages and stages of adulthood.
Schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm.
Responsibilities
- Use organizational skills to maintain meticulous records, ensuring healthcare records remain in compliance with state regulations.
- Obtains and maintain knowledge of all individuals including significant medical history, current medical problems, current medications.
- Report changes in the behavior & appearance, as necessary and appropriate.
- Conducts routine and problem-centered health assessments.
- Completes daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing assessments notes as needed.
- Performs periodic reviews of the medication record to ensure accuracy and review all medication occurrence reports.
- Provides staff training and support for pertinent medical concerns and medication administration.
- Administers medical treatments prescribed by the individual’s physician as per regulations.
- Delivers first aid in emergency situations, as necessary.
- Attend meetings as necessary
- Provides telephone consultation services during shift and after work hours and has on call weekend responsibilities on a rotating basis.
- Participates in the internal psychiatric appointments for individuals served.
Qualifications
- Current RN license
- 1-3 years' related work experience. Experience in human services is highly desirable.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and techniques is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to thrive within an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, committed to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Flexibility to adapt to the unique needs of each client and their family, exhibiting empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
- Uphold confidentiality and professionalism while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for clients and colleagues alike.
Get ready to make waves of positive change and embark on a journey that's both impactful and rewarding!
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