Registered Nurse - Early Intervention

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic•Marlborough, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking Registered Nurses to provide home- and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays, and their families. The position serves families in their homes and community settings using a coaching model. The RN partners with parents and caregivers to deliver individualized, meaningful services grounded in evidence-based practice and responsive to each family’s priorities, needs, culture, and values. The RN contributes nursing and developmental expertise to multidisciplinary assessments and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), provides services and education to families, monitors children’s progress, and completes required documentation. The position is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Flexible full-time, part-time, and per-diem arrangements and flexible hours are offered; the general schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Salary range is $66,000–$71,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents and caregivers, and community partners.
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Commitment to providing individualized and culturally informed services.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to abide by confidentiality and professional-boundary standards.
Good computer skills and strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bicultural.

Responsibilities

Assist with or complete initial intakes and provide follow-up referrals and interagency service coordination as needed.
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments to determine children’s developmental needs and families’ concerns and priorities; focus on medical history, nursing assessment, and health, nutrition, and safety goals and objectives.
Participate in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with families and collaborate with them to identify strengths and resources.
Provide services to children and families according to their IFSP using a coaching model, including home visits, child groups, and parent groups.
Monitor developmental milestones and progress with parents and caregivers to inform ongoing needs for direct service, consultation, or assessment.
Provide parent and caregiver education on health and safety issues during home visits or parent education groups.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate.
Document information needed to maintain client files.
Participate in developmental screenings in the community.
Attend program functions for clients and the public.