Registered Nurse (Early Intervention)

Meeting Street • Fall River, MA

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About The Position

Meeting Street is hiring a Registered Nurse to work in Early Intervention, supporting children from birth to age three and their families. The nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team to conduct developmental screening, assessment, and evaluation to determine eligibility and to help develop and implement individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The role involves partnering with families, coordinating with the EI team and medical and community contacts, identifying resources, and making appropriate referrals. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education/Massachusetts Department of Health.
• At least one year of experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in an Early Childhood setting.
• Obtain provisional Early Intervention certification and complete the CEIS portfolio within three years of hire.
• Valid pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Home visiting and/or case management experience within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Use an approved instrument to provide developmental screening, assessment, and evaluation for children from birth to age three as part of a multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility.
• Actively include families throughout the evaluation and assessment process and implementation of the IFSP.
• Work with the team to gather and organize information from multiple sources to plan individualized evaluations, assessments, and IFSPs.
• Coordinate and maintain consistent communication, in partnership with families, with the EI team and medical and community contacts.
• Identify and access resources that support IFSP outcomes and enhance natural learning opportunities.
• Organize the daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and use indirect time appropriately.
• Understand complex medical issues, including prematurity and NAS, and make appropriate referrals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for up to $5,000 productivity bonus each year
• Generous paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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