Registered Nurse | DDS/DMH | Part time

Gandara Center•Springfield, MA

26d•$43

About The Position

Why Work for Gandara : Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today! Job Summary: We're looking for a Registered Nurse [RN] to join our Adult Programs that include the Department of Developmental (DDS) and the Adult Clinical Community Services. The Nurse work within a team model, establishing open communications, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The Nurse (RN) will be accountable to the Program Director and will coordinate functions and activities that provide for, maintain, and promote the health of persons in need of psychiatric services The Registered Nurse is one who actively promotes the Center’s philosophy, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.

Requirements

Certification as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
Two years’ experience working with a psychiatric population
Bilingual (English and Spanish) encouraged to apply
Driver's license required

Responsibilities

Works within processes and procedures of referral source
Coordinates exchange of information among Persons, staff, and extra-agency, medical/nursing providers
Consults with staff regarding Person special physical care needs
Liaisons with other service-providing agencies
Interacts with Persons in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, and encourage growth and development
Provides informal counseling in areas of health and psycho-physiological well-being
Monitors Person progress in areas of health and psycho-physiological well-being
Accompany Persons to medical reviews as needed
Notifies supervisory staff immediately in the event of a Person crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program
Informs Persons regarding medication function, effects, and side effects
Monitors drug blood level and side effects of medications
Insures yearly physical assessments are performed to maintain accurate baseline data
Assesses Persons with specific physical complaints
Makes appropriate medical interventions, e.g. arranges appointments with prescribing physicians of medication review