Registered Nurse -Supervisor

The Price Center • Newton, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Price Center is a dynamic and supportive community that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through our community day programs, community living programs, employer services programs, and more. We provide a nurturing environment where our participants can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

Requirements

• Related Training and Mass RN License.
• One (1) year experience in a community health setting.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent Writing Skills.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license, a good driving record and a willingness to use agency vehicle in the course of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Supervision and training experience.
• Day Habilitation and/or medical residence supervisory experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of MAP training, and ability to re-certify and train staff highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety supports for all individuals.
• Complete all necessary medical documentation.
• Monitor/Oversee health and safety services for individuals in the Day Habilitation Program, while they are in the center or community, consistent with Medicaid, DDS, DPH and OSHA safety/ health standards, human rights, dignity and choice.
• Work with the Nursing Team to maintain agency health standards and medication administration.
• Provide supervision to Nursing Team and direct care staff at Price Center medical residence.
• Assure highest quality care and ensuring adherence to funder regulations, CARF, and DPH regulations.
• Provide emergency medical treatment to individuals, as needed, and routine medical treatment as prescribed by personal physicians, and document the same.
• Provide healthcare services for all program recipients.
• Upkeep of all nursing, medication, and health records in individual confidential files; complete and submit state required medication administration and storage reports.
• Complete Agency accident/injury forms.
• Review all new referrals and manage medical admission requirements.
• Perform assessments for the individuals to determine medical needs and make recommendations for intervention.
• Act as primary contact with residential nursing staff and primary physicians, obtaining required reports/approval.
• Assess and make recommendations for equipment to support individual’s safety and comfort.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team's continuing individual evaluations, documenting recommendations and advising staff of any medical issues.
• Conduct individual and/or group employee trainings for agency safety plan procedures, universal precautions, health/ safety standards, and individual health needs.
• Participate in the quarterly inspections done by the Safety Committee and document any findings or recommendations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, treating all individuals, staff, and families as valued adults.
• Work with individuals and small groups, per ISPs, to develop independent living, health, hygiene and safety skills.
• Provide supervision for L.P.Ns on staff.
• Support program participants’ right to express their religious affiliations and cultural traditions through preferred and relevant activities.
• Support diversity of individuals served through respect of religious preferences and/or cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal and sick time available to all full-time employees.
• Employer paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to the employee.
• Employer sponsored Health, Vision and Dental Insurance with a substantial employer contribution to the cost.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company scholarship program and tuition remission programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed