Registered Nurse (Staffing and Nursing Operations)

Operations Nurse

The Operations Nurse provides direct care nursing to persons served as well as provides oversight of the medical and clinical operations of medically complex programs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. Ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and that programs meet the quality standards and provide value to the public. Assures appropriate utilization of medical resources necessary for the delivery of quality medical care.

Assists in the training of staff (C.Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and providing necessary medical/nursing care.

Supports the Nurse Manager-BID in managing staff clinical performance. In conjunction with the PD, provides direction, training, and coaching; Completes comprehensive medication and documentation reviews on-site for persons served in accordance with MAP

Delegates care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities. Provides ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination/scheduling of care for individuals served.

Completes Nursing assessments for complex persons served as directed by the Nurse Manager and during vacancies.

Updates electronic health care records with medical documentation as needed.

Provides outreach and creates environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered. Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served.

Fosters teamwork and leadership in work groups. Serves as, role model, and change agent.

Serves as a resource for program staff, family and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers.

Ensures program quality and achievement of goals and objective, as well as managing quality improvements.

Provides on-call back up and on-site support and intervention, when necessary.

Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with Massachusetts Nursing Practice ACT and MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy. We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

A fully funded, 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 along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days per year
• 500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• 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. 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.

Associate's degree in Nursing is preferred; Education or degree in another field may be considered as experience if relevant.

Must complete provided CPR training within 2 weeks of hire and provided Safety Care training within 90 days of hire

Valid LPN credentials in Massachusetts required.

Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check

Knowledge of human services relative to current assignment

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

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

Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers

Knowledge of participatory planning techniques

Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity

Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience in acute or chronic care setting. Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing practice, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills required. Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in the human service field.

Associate's degree in Nursing is preferred; Education or degree in another field may be considered as experience if relevant.

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. 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.