Nurse - Medically Complex Residential Program
About The Position
Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Nurse for their new Medically Complex Program, designed to serve youth with complex medical needs requiring 24-hour nursing care. Many of these youth may have sensory impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, physical impairments, self-care skill deficits, or require the use of medical equipment. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to meet individual needs and provide enriching opportunities for growth. The Nurse will play an integral role in admission assessments, individual assessments, collecting health status and medical history, administering medications, and assisting with treatment plans. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with the treatment team, external agencies, and guardians. Devereux offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a mission-driven approach to care.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing
- Must be a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts
- Valid driver's license required
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with children and adolescents preferred
Responsibilities
- Play an integral role in admission assessments
- Assess individuals
- Collect and document individual's current health status and medical history
- Administer medications
- Assist with initial treatment plans and the treatment planning process
- Communicate information related to the individual's medical care and behavior with the treatment team
- Oversight of assigned case load
- Work collaboratively with team members, external agencies, and/or guardians
Benefits
- Flexible schedule to accommodate full or part-time status
- License renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
- On-going training opportunities - internal training in the behavioral healthcare field and job-related trainings and conferences
- Performance evaluations with ongoing coaching conversations
- A stable, national non-profit employer with a strong support system that is forward-thinking in clinical practice and research
- 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year (full-time)
- 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
- Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
- Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
- Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
- Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general well-being, and more
- Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
- ASCEND career-accelerator program (tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits)
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
