Assistant Nurse Director-Attleboro

Job Description

Job Description

$40/hr Attleboro MA

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
  • up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
  • 12 paid holidays
  • up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

General Statement of Duties :

As a lead member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Assistant Nurse Director will work closely with the Nursing Director to provide nursing oversite and supervision to several assigned residential programs. The Assistant Nurse Director will supervise assigned nurses and will work collaboratively in a leadership role with members of the nursing and operation team to coordinate the health care needs of persons served.

Responsibilities:

Nursing Staff Management:

• Provide clinical support to nurses and non-clinical staff in assigned programs.
• Supervise Nurse Manager I and Nurse Manager II in service area.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring residential nursing staff.
• Support staff with appointments and advocate for person served as needed

Quality Compliance:

• Review medical records and physician orders to ensure program compliance, updating information as needed.
• Participate in program audits and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies.
• Review health care treatments and protocols for accuracy, ensuring compliance with funder regulations and ease of use and understanding for program staff.
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety and infection control standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

Training:

• On a rotating basis, provide division wide health care trainings, such as vital signs, infection control, nursing assessments etc
• On a rotating basis, provide agency wide electronic health care record trainings.
• Reviews person-centered training. Provide assistance in training staff on protocols, diagnoses, etc.

Other:

• Ensure Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), BAMSI’s framework for delivering clinical services, are implemented by offering choices and preferred routines, meeting needs, supporting individual’s goals, modeling pro-social behaviors, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain ongoing professional communication, verbally and in writing, with all members of persons served team.
• Work with cluster leadership to facilitate cluster meetings and provide on-going program-specific medical training on diagnosis, protocols, safe care, and other heath related topics.
• Assumes role of nurse manager during vacancy.
• Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
• Provide 24-hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage and optimal service delivery.
• Rotate schedule to work holidays/weekends as needed.
• Perform all duties in compliance with BAMSI policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of nursing experience preferred, with prior supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, receive, and send email, is required.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service to internal and external service providers.
• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing care

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job or for their specific working location. Employees are responsible for performing all duties as assigned, including but not limited to duties specific to the program in which they work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.