Registered Nurse

The Integrated and Community Living Division (ICL) at MHA provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including outreach, shared living and in residential homes.

The RN is responsible for performing diversified nursing services for Integrated and Community Living (ICL) individuals including; coordination of health services, act as medication administration policy consultant, teaching, training, policy implementation, and other similar duties. Nurse will maintain an ongoing assessment of health care needs for the well-being of the individuals served, in compliance with the Federal, State and Association policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Position Functions

Answer and respond to calls from ICL residences and administration concerning health needs of ICL individuals. Coordinate medical treatment including triage, staff discussion and implementation on emergency basis. Communicate with doctors, nurses, etc. regarding individuals' medical or clinical issues through office visits or telephone calls. Instruct staff to carry out proper medical triage as needed.

Make routine visits to residences to meet with staff, answer questions, educate and assess individuals. Make emergency visits to individuals, when necessary.

Perform medication audits as part of MAP policy. Review all medical documentation such as; medication administration sheets, health care provider orders, protocols, etc. Assess all laboratory work for individuals including ordering, receiving calls or sending results to other providers.

Plan, design, and implement various training programs for staff, to teach and institute health care procedures in coordination with the Nurse Manager.

Accompany individuals to doctor appointments, as needed.

Participate in clinical assessment and recommendations as required.

Attend various meetings, trainings within the agency and with other organizations, associations, etc.

Attend and advise staff team meetings.

Visit or call families of individuals regarding health care issues.

Maintain a safe workplace environment by identifying and addressing any safety hazards/issues, reporting all employee accidents to Human Resources and participant accidents to supervisor, and following established MHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of procedures and practices in the field of nursing.

Possess current and valid Massachusetts RN license required.

Minimum of one year nursing experience.

Must be self-directed, have strong communication and organizational skills.

Possess current driver's license and have car and willingness to use car for work purposes.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability