Program Nurse

ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and medical case management to children served by the Italian Home for Children across all programs. Working collaboratively with the Pediatrician, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary team members, the Program Nurse ensures the physical and emotional health needs of each child are met within a trauma-informed care framework. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title, but additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

A Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with valid Massachusetts licensure is required
Minimum of one year of experience working with children of a similar population
Commitment to the highest quality of care
Understanding and implementation of agency treatment philosophy
Sound and appropriate judgment
Creative, thoughtful and able to make good decisions quickly in crisis situations; respond to emergencies quickly and safely
Discretion regarding confidentiality of clients/their histories, families, and co-workers
Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to provide therapeutic physical restraint when necessary
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, and lift up to 75 lbs as needed

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage health issues of children, including medication administration and documentation of medical orders
Triage health needs across CBAT, residential, school, and after-school programs
Perform health assessments on new residents as required by licensing agencies.
Compile health histories and maintain comprehensive medical files for each resident.
Assist with scheduling, staff communication, and follow-up on recommendations
Provide health education to children on hygiene, wellness, and daily living skills
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for medical coverage
Collaborate and consult with childcare staff/supervisors regarding the medical needs of children
Communicate effectively with outside agencies, physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and families
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support individualized treatment plans
Participate in supervision and weekly nursing team meetings, bringing forward evidence-based knowledge and clinical observations
Develop and deliver in-services on health topics, infection control, CPR/First Aid/AED, and other relevant medical issues
Ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations and organizational policies
Support a trauma-informed approach in all interactions with children and staff
Accurately document all medical, dental, and psychiatric information in the client’s chart and nursing software
Assist in coordinating discharge needs for group home and CBAT residents, including appointments and documentation
Assign daily duties to medical assistants as needed
Transport children to medical or dental appointments when required