Registered Nurse

The NEEDS Center is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for our day programs & residential group homes in Beverly MA and surrounding area Offering a 1000 sign on bonus 500 upon hire and 500 after 6 months of employment In this role you will deliver and coordinate the provision of residential health care supports for all individuals served through training monitoring documenting of required medical services interfacing with various health care providers and coordinating follow up as well as providing essential care You will complete assessments progress notes trainings and documentation to ensure compliance with residential home regulations This is a full time position Location Beverly MA and surrounding area Salary 95k 110K annually Schedule Mon Fri 8am 4pm with occasional night and weekend hours On call 2 weekends per month Essential Duties MAP Medication Administration Program trainer or willing to become one Familiar with residential MAP programs Coordinate care with specialists in our day program and residential homes Ensure follow up care is completed after medical appointments Provide nursing assessments as needed Audit and identify areas of weakness trends in the residence and provide feedback and training Provide routine medical and medication trainings within the homes Provide on call telephone triage as needed Prepare residences for state audits such as CARF and QUEST Assist in the opening of new residential homes within the agency Coordinate new admissions to the homes Communicate with families guardians and DDS Track annual physical dental and vaccine information for all individuals Assist with nutrition and menu planning in the home in conjunction with nutritionist Requirements Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing Bachelors degree preferredbut not required Experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities in a behavioral setting preferred Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record Current CPR First Aid and Safety Care certification or ability to obtain the certifications Computer skills a must Excellent communication skills Benefits Include Health insurance Blue CrossBlue Shield Dental insurance Vision insurance FSA403B Retirement Plan with 50 company match the past 10 years Generous PTO11 Paid Holidays PLUS your birthday off Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Remission The NEEDS Center is a non profit organization that specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior andor dual diagnosis The NEEDS Centers philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis ABA and Positive Behavior Support PSB The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be NEEDS123 #J-18808-Ljbffr Needs Center