Registered Nurse - ACCS

Registered Nurse - ACCS Riverside is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Adult Community Clinical Services team in Dedham, MA. ACCS Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals, and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community. This is a full-time, regular position (Mode: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) with a salary of $82,439.55. Job ID: 12112-709. Responsibilities Participate in the assessment of initial and ongoing health care needs, including direct contact with persons, review of records, and discussion with health care providers. Provide education and training and ongoing monitoring to staff and persons engaged in services regarding treatment adherence, self‑care and health‑maintenance activities. Promoting healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness including nutrition, food handling, personal hygiene, sex education, smoking cessation, and regular exercise. Collaborate with programs in identifying, obtaining and coordinating care with necessary health care providers and in‑home services (VNA, home health care) for persons served. Establish and maintain regular communication with regional DMH MAP coordinators, including regular attendance at scheduled meetings. Participate in the development of division policies and procedures that ensure program compliance with all applicable agency, DPH, DMH and other standards related to the health and safety needs of consumers, including management of medications. Monitor program compliance with applicable regulations regarding regular preventative health care for persons. Review program response to persons’ acute and chronic health care needs as per emergency procedures and health care orders. Review Medication Occurrence Reports (MORs) to determine areas in need of improvement or further training. Schedule Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday Payrate $82,439.55 per year (salaried) Benefits Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options. Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care. Eleven paid holidays. Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time. Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match. Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan. Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring. Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events. Employee YMCA discount: 10 % off a YMCA monthly membership and 50 % off the joiner’s fee. Required Skills Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills. Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required. Valid driver’s license and available, dependable transportation required for local travel. Required Experience Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts. Minimum of four years of experience, with progressive responsibilities in training, clinical assessment, and management skills and providing services in community settings preferred. BSN preferred. Experience with individuals with mental illness, with at least one year of providing care to individuals with medical problems preferred. Knowledge of VNA system preferred. Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverside Community Care