Registered Nurse IV

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Springfield, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to fill the Registered Nurse IV (RN IV) position in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office. The RN IV functions as a Health Care Coordinator for the Area Office and promotes health and safety by providing professional nursing consultation, education, training, resource identification and advocacy to individuals, families, vendors and DDS provider staff in the sixteen (16) cities and towns served in the Springfield/Westfield area.

This position is located in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office, traveling to hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, etc., as the need arises across the region.

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Requirements

• At least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical assessments; risk reviews and tracking; nursing home evaluations and diversion planning; death reports and mortality reviews; medication reviews in accordance with Medication Administration Program (MAP); consultation on aging, Alzheimer's and end of life issues; and other reviews and activities for individuals with high medical needs.
• Works closely with the Area Office staff to plan and resolve issues involving individuals at high-risk due to complex medical needs.
• Acts as a liaison to other medical and clinical professionals and develops relationships with area hospitals and medical providers.
• Provides consultation and assistance to provider based nursing staff and facilitates communication and coordination with medical and psychiatric providers who may accompany individuals on visits to these professionals.
• Acts as a liaison during acute hospitalizations gathering and providing information through hospital visits, staff discussion and discharge planning meetings and home visits, particularly with the legal department and management team on end of life.
• Functions as a member of the Area Risk Management Team; assess-medical, nursing, psychiatric issues and work with the Area Office Team to coordinate clinical services for individuals, write reports, and recommendations as needed; as well as perform other related duties as requested and assigned by the Area Director or designee.
• Provides individual-specific training and healthcare case review.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior