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Registered Nurse

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Registered Nurse Overview

As a Nurse at Melmark, you will be responsible for the identification, management and resolution of health problems of individuals in the school program or residential areas. In addition, he/she is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of individual health care appropriate to the ages and populations served. The Nurse maintains operational aspects of assigned individual health care areas and works collaboratively with the other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Schedule 8-4pm, rotates on call schedule
• Salary $94,000-118,000

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Education/Training:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; Registered Nurse considered.  Certifications/Licensure:  Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Massachusetts Board of Nurse Examiners.
• A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program. Skill(s):  Strong general nursing skills with emphasis on the care of individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, neurologically, or developmentally disabled.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Experience:  Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a developmental disability setting with minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
•  Interrelationships:  Interacts with all members of the multidisciplinary treatment team as required for the individual.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the direct provision of safe, efficient, quality nursing care.
• Ensures that the nursing care delivered is in accordance with philosophy, goals, and objectives of Melmark New England.
• Ensures that the care delivered to each individual is in accordance with Nursing standards.
• Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department.
• Assists the Executive Director in the development of policies and procedures.   
• Communicates to staff and implements changes in policy and procedures and other appropriate information to the direct service staff and provides feedback from staff to the Executive Director.
• Monitors the delivery of individual care for effectiveness, quality of care and accuracy.
• Monitors and assists staff in the formulation and utilization of the medical record ensuring timely development of the nursing care plan and any required treatment plans.
• Monitors medical records for complete and accurate documentation of the nursing process. 

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

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