Nurse Manager - $12,000 Sign On Bonus*
Nurse Manager - $12,000 Sign On Bonus*
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Job Description
General Statement of Duties: As a lead member of the multi-disciplinary team the nurse manager will ensure the health safety and well-being of adults with disabilities and/or brain injuries living in a residential setting. The nurse manager will coordinate the health care needs of persons served and provideopportunities for social engagement leisure time activities and skill building in a way that fosters growth independence dignity choice and a meaningful life.
Responsibilities:
Follow the Department of Public Healths (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed utilizing the agencys electronic health care record.
- Track and order durable medical equipment and other medical supplies on a weekly bi-weekly or monthly basis. Provide direct care while supporting person served abilities and encouraging maximum level of independence and safety with ADLs.
- Provide physical health assessments to make critical timely decisions. Document all assessments in the data tracking logs and medical records.
- Maintain ongoing professional communication verbally and in writing with all members of persons served team.
- Coordinate and transport individuals to medical appointments. Advocate for best health related outcomes.
- Collaborate with health care providers and persons served team members to develop and implement effective health care treatments and protocols. Encourage self-advocacy by persons served at appointments and engage individuals in developing their treatment plan.
- Ensure individuals nutritional needs are met based on personal preferences and according to prescribed diet. Provide support with preparation and eating as necessary. Organize assess and appropriately utilize data daily progress notes and staff log notes.
- Liaison with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to ensure safe admissions and discharges.
- Ensure Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) BAMSIs framework for delivering clinical services are implemented by offering choices and preferred routines meeting needs supporting individuals goals modeling pro-social behaviors and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Use communication systems suited to persons served needs and promote independence through the use of assistive technology and cognitive supports.
- Collaborate with the program manager to assist in planning safe activities connecting and integrating individuals into their communities through social spiritual and recreational opportunities. Provide necessary support to ensure safety while in the community.
- Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and communicate issues to supervisor or designee.
- Adhere to submission deadlines for ISP related documents and incident reports based on funding source and agency timelines.
- Review medical records and physician orders to ensure program compliance updating information as needed.
- Provide oversight of daily operations in the absence of supervisor or designee as requested.
- Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
- Assist with interviewing hiring and supervising nursing staff.
- Collaborate with the program manager to provide guidance for direct care and nursing staff including implementing recognition for staff achievements and the progressive disciplinary process.
- Facilitate staff meetings and on-going program-specific medical trainings on diagnosis protocols safe care and other heath related topics.
- Work in collaboration with Relief and Per Diem staff and their supervisors to provide training supervision and job development needs that arise.
- Attend mandatory trainings and meetings. Disseminate training materials at the program level.
- Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
- Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
- Provide 24 hour on-call on a rotating basis to ensure nursing coverage and optimal service delivery.
- Rotate schedule to work holidays as needed.
- Perform duties to reflect agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- 3 years of nursing experience
- prior supervisory experience preferred
- CPR certification required
- Knowledge of the theories methods procedures and practices of nursing care.
- Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record
- Basic computer literacy including the ability to record data use electronic time and attendance software receive and sendemail is required.
- Ability to lift transfer push/pull maneuver and reposition 25 pounds.
- Ability to reach bend stand sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
- Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton Massachusetts with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc. under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9 1975 it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. It was formed for the development coordination and delivery of integrated human service programs and according to its website its mission is to empower people and enrich their lives through compassionate support and diverse services one individual one family a time. BAMSI employees up to 2000 people and operates adult child and family services assisting approximately 30000 individuals each year in Worcester Middlesex Norfolk Bristol and Plymouth Counties.
BAMSI is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness disability and addiction.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Generous Time Off Package
- up to 4 weeks combined vacation personal and cultural holiday
- 12 paid holidays
- up to 2 weeks Sick Time
- Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403B plan with discretionary match
- Wellness Activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
