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# Registered Nurse - Day HabHot JobOmni Way - Chelmsford, MA 01824## OverviewSalary Range$90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year## DescriptionSummaryResponsible for overseeing all health care services to Individuals served in the agency Day Habilitation, Community Based Day Services Program. Incumbent must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and standards in the performance of nursing duties.The Nursing Manager fulfills the role of Health Care Supervisor as defined in 130 CMR 419.425 of the Day Habilitation Program Regulations.Essential Job Functions* Responsible for all health care services provided to Individuals in the Day Habilitation Program* Provides direct nursing care, including the administration of medications and treatments prescribed by Individual’s PCP. Provides periodic audits of nursing documentation to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements* Coordinates and collaborates with licensed clinicians regarding medical issues, decline in status and change in clinical needs.* Determines and assesses individuals appropriateness for services per Mass Health regulations.* Coordinates individuals return to program following hospitalizations and acute medical crises. Attends discharge planning meetings and coordinates with clinical team.* Serves as a member of the Professional Interdisciplinary Team for each Individual and provides continuing evaluation and review of each Individual’s needs and status.* Reviews and approves the Day Habilitation Support Plan (DHSP) for each Individual, ensuring that all goals and objectives are not medically contradicted. Makes recommendations for DHSP goals related to health care* Collaborates with individuals care providers around medical and nursing supports during program hours. Obtains reports and approval of treatments plans and reports changes in the condition of each Individual to PCP as needed.* Completes all required nursing documentation including monthly, quarterly and Annual Nursing Assessments for each Individual* Advises the Day Services Director, Assistant Directors, Program Managers and Day Habilitation staff regarding any medical problems that may hinder an Individual’s progress or may be aggravated by activities in the Program* Monitors each Individuals health status and documents those findings in the medical records as required. Makes recommendations regarding health and medical care as needed and monitors follow up.* Coordinates the medical and health related elements of the referral and intake process for incoming individuals in collaboration with the intake/referral review day habilitation team members* Ensures adequate nursing and medical supplies are on hand to provide quality nursing care.* Creates nursing protocols and care plans based on individuals specific support needs. Monitors delivery and implementation of all clinical and nursing services.* Reviews all incident reports and makes recommendations and/or follow up with appropriate parties.* Ensures medical information in Individual’s record is updated and accurate. Maintains medical data as required* Approves the Severity Profile documentation for each Individual as per policies and procedures* Oversees the handling of medical emergencies during the day. Provides CPR and First Aid.* Determines whether Individuals should continue to receive services at the Day Habilitation Program due to medical/health status* Provides crisis management; assures that human rights, safety and respect for Individuals are safeguarded in all interventions and interactions. Maintains documentation on emergency events* Provides training to program staff, as appropriate and applicable in medical/health-related topics, including but not limited to; Universal Precautions for New Employee Orientation and individual’s specialized medical protocols.* Works with the Assistant Clinical Director of Nursing in the development, revision and enforcement of all policies and procedures related to nursing services, including medication and treatment administration* Attends clinical meetings and quarterly review meetings* Fosters and maintains positive relationships with funding sources, residential programs and families. Manages family, Individual, staff, and community complaints quickly and proactively; informs supervisor of major and/or unresolved issues.* Serves as an active, contributing, problem-solving member of the agency team. Acts in a manner consistent with organizational values, program mission, and service delivery goals. Serves as a resource and role model for staff.* Serves as Mandated Reporter as required by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission.* Other duties may be assigned as needed.## QualificationsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Education and Experience* REQUIRED Registered Nurse, registered with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing* PREFERRED Bachelor’s Degree* 1 year experience in Community Health Setting* 3 years’ experience working with DD population* Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills* Proven ability to document medical protocols and medication administration practicesComputer SkillsIncumbent must be computer literate and have demonstrated proficiency in the use of email and the Internet. Must have basic skills in EXCEL, WORD, and Power PointAnalytical SkillsMust have demonstrated ability to problem-solve, handle emergencies, meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneouslyLanguage SkillsMastery of the English language required as demonstrated by the ability to read and write instructions; ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, field journals, financial reports, technical procedures, policy/procedure manuals and government regulations.Ability to comprehend and follow verbal/written instructions. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from Individuals, families, regulatory agencies or the general public. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures and effectively present information to senior management. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings.Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations* Current RN licensure: must maintain a clean record and not have any pending discipline actions with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts* Valid Drivers license* Current First Aid and CPR certificationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and is frequently required to stand, walk, sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.TravelOccasional local travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr