Registered Nurse (RN) *Flex Schedule and DAILY PAY*

Functions in a direct care nursing capacity and consults with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance of individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Also responsible for medication administration and oversight of acute and chronic medical needs.

Administers medication and medical treatment to persons served.

Obtains and maintains required physician orders and other health related documentation as required by Vinfen, state, and federal guidelines.

May collaborate with Vinfen Nurse Liaison for issues pertaining to the Medication Administration Program (MAP).

Provides education, consultation, and training to staff and persons served regarding changes in health status, health promotion, and maintenance.

Works as a liaison between program and community health care providers to promote access to community resources and quality urgent and routine medical/dental care.

Attends and transports clients/persons served to medical appointments, as needed.

Takes and documents client's temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.

Collects sputum, urine, and stool samples as appropriate and ordered by the primary care clinician.

Administers medication and treatments as ordered by primary care provider.

Maintains client's/persons served medical equipment and supplies that includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.

Provides staff education, consultation, and training related to medical care management for persons served during a pandemic, state of emergency, or natural disaster.

Adheres to all company and divisional and program specific policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker's compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Demonstrates best nursing practices and meets state requirement of continuing education to maintain RN licensure and certifications.

Maintains current knowledge base of human service issues and trends as related to psychiatric, medical, and rehabilitation issues.

Provides direct nursing care to persons served, as needed.

Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues

Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources

Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity

Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan

First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!

Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)

Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

My Community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Three to five years of experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities/developmental disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred; Associate's degree in Nursing is required.

Driving Requirements: May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire.

Required Credentials/Licenses: RN in Massachusetts required