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Registered Nurse - Residential Services (Day Shift)

Burlington, MA • On-site

Northeast Arc
Non-Profits • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$45 - $46/hr

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Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Residential Nurse- RN
Location
Burlington, MA
Schedule
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Target Salary
The approximate pay range for this role $45 - $46 per hour.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.
Job Summary
The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care and nursing services to individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs living in a residential setting. The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) follows outlined plan of care, identifies health-related needs, monitors medical status and reports changes to the on-call RN/ RN Program Director, and collaborates with residential staff to support the individuals in their community residence. The Residential RN also follows established standards of care and operates within their scope of practice as defined by Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act with consideration to processes mandated by MAP or Northeast Arc's policy and procedure.
Responsibilities
  • Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills to safely implement basic preventative care and therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions. Follows each individual's protocol and plan of care.
  • Conducts regular health assessments (on shift), including vital signs and symptom checks, to monitor individual health & determine nursing needs. Reports to and seeks direction from the RN Case Manager/ RN program Director or on-call RN as needed.
  • Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and per MAP regulations. Manages medication storage and documentation in compliance with MAP regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Aids individuals with all aspects of personal care and ADLs and works to maintain a safer environment.
  • Provides comprehensive clinical nursing care, including tracheostomy care, enteral (G-tube) feeding and management, medication administration (oral, injectable, and IV), wound and skin care, catheter care, seizure monitoring and management, oxygen therapy, vital signs and health assessments, diabetes management, infection control practices, pain management, emergency response, and ongoing coordination and documentation of individualized care plans.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of individual specialized care plans. Ensures interventions are carried out as planned and the individual's progress is documented.
  • Completes and maintains written records as assigned by Supervisor. Prepares and submits all paperwork in a timely manner. Including but not limited to daily data collection, incident and other event-specific reports, progress notes, and data summaries.
  • Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills to safely implement basic preventative care and therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions. Follows each individual's protocol and plan of care.
  • Assists program director with scheduling and preparing individuals & documentation for medical appointments, accompanies as necessary, and ensures that medical orders are implemented per MAP and followed up.
Qualifications
  • Valid licensed RN valid in the state of Massachusetts with minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Must have a valid United States Driver's license and proof of a good driving record.
  • Must maintain CPR certification and complete required programmatic trainings.
  • Must have physical capabilities to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to communicate in English and/or ASL via direct communication and/or and by telephone or TTY.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, and lift/pull to perform program and personal care tasks.
  • Must be able to work in the community in a home setting with either multiple residents or someone who lives independently.

About Us
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law
Keywords
Registered Nurse (RN), Residential Nurse, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Complex Medical Needs, Medication Administration, Group home, 1st Shift, Day Shift Nursing

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