Residential Registered Nurse

RN for Residential Program

Full-Time | 40 hours/week

Annual Salary range: $74,880-$87,320

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Springfield, MA

Why Join Multicultural Community Services (MCS)?

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? At Multicultural Community Services (MCS), we empower individuals to live independently and with dignity. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support our residential programs and help deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to innovative and inclusive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

About Us

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) supports adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring physical and mental health conditions. Our work is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and strong community connections.

Position Overview

The Residential RN provides clinical oversight and guidance to staff supporting individuals in residential settings. Working under the supervision of the Lead RN, this role focuses on care coordination, staff training, regulatory compliance, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.

You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to support holistic, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Collaboration

• Provide clinical guidance to residential staff supporting individuals with ID/DD
• Collaborate with the Lead RN, Clinical Director, PBS clinicians, and interdisciplinary team
• Participate in team meetings to review plan of care and health outcomes

Health & Medication Management

• Serve as a Medication Administration Program (MAP) consultant in accordance with DPH policies
• Conduct physical assessments and respond to changes in individuals’ health status
• Support safe hospital discharges and follow-up care

Training & Consulting

• Provide MAP and health-related training to staff under the direction of the Lead RN
• Serve as a resource for residential staff regarding incident follow-up, medical needs, and safe hospital discharges.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Perform MAP audits and ensure compliance with DDS and DPH regulations
• Adhere to standards set by DDS, DPPC (mandated reporting), and OQE indicators
• Monitor infection control practices and safety procedures

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
• Report and document medication errors, incidents, and health changes

Program Participation

• Attend ISP meetings, MAP meetings, and medical appointments as needed
• Support continuous quality improvement and best practices in care delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience (residential or community-based experience preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between residential sites throughout the workday within the greater Springfield area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Strong knowledge of the Medication Administration Program (MAP)
• Experience conducting audits and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Experience training or presenting to groups

Supervision

This position reports directly to the Lead RN, who provides ongoing guidance, mentorship, and support.

Work Location

Multicultural Community Services, 1000 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01109

How to Apply

To learn more, please visit: MCS Website