Nurse RN
About The Position
Community Connections Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Day Center team in Fall River, Massachusetts. The RN oversees health-care services for consumers with disabilities, provides direct care and in-service training on relevant medical and health-related issues, and coordinates medical services with consumers’ primary physicians or medical clinics. The position works with individuals and businesses throughout the community in support of the organization’s mission to promote independence and provide enriching services to people with disabilities. The employer is seeking a nurse committed to care, integrity, and community service who is interested in a regular schedule.
Requirements
- Must be fully licensed with the Massachusetts Nursing Board.
- At least one year of experience in a community health setting.
- At least one year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer and word-processing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Responsibilities
- Dispense and document consumer medications.
- Participate in individual case record reviews for consumers with the program team.
- Conduct regular medication reviews.
- Review pertinent consumer health concerns weekly with the Clinical Team.
- Monitor and record vital signs and weights every six months or as needed.
- Contact physicians, family members, community residences, guardians, health-care professionals, and service coordinators as necessary regarding specific consumer medical issues.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Provide direct care and in-service training on relevant medical and health-related issues.
- Coordinate medical services with consumers’ primary physicians or medical clinics.
- Oversee health-care services provided to consumers.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO health insurance.
- Delta Dental insurance.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid time off: 9 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, and 2 personal days.
- Employer-paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance.
- Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
- Personal and professional development.
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals served.
- A workplace described as having both heart and soul.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
