Registered Nurse Monitor for MAP

Part-Time Registered Nurse

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency is currently seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for our adolescent residential programs. This role will be split across 3 sites located in Haverhill, MA and Amesbury, MA.

The Adolescent Registered Nurse will provide medication oversight in accordance with DPH and MAP policies.

Salary: $43,000

Schedule: 20 hours per week, flexible schedule

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing Quality Assurance by monitoring a MAP site's medication administration system to ensure compliance with DPH and DCF regulations, licensing requirements and MAP policies.
• Oversee all aspects of the administration of medications, training and supervision of MAP certified staff to administer medications, and the preparation of leave of absence medications. Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines. May be asked to serve as a MAP Certified Trainer.
• Observes, no less than once every 12 months, all Certified staff employed at the site prepare and administer medication in a manner consistent with all MAP policies, procedures and protocols.
• Oversee the nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation of clients including vital signs and anthropometric measurements, as prescribed. Monitors the effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of all medications.
• Coordinate the delivery of health care with ancillary staff, family members, guardians, psychiatrists, primary and specialty health care providers, and other professionals
• May be required to administer medication outside of the role of Nurse Monitor, including insulin and/or other injectable medications, under nursing license.
• Complete reports and documentation needed for client records, the Home and collateral and regulatory agencies.
• Provide and coordinate health education for clients and families and training for staff.
• Assure that all medication and medical supplies are ordered, received and checked for accuracy, monitor supply budget.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse. Experience with the program population preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Good communication skills.
• Must possess excellent vision and hearing, and the ability to read and speak English.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Become MAP Certified Trainer
• On-call coverage for medication questions

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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