Registered Nurse - DDS New

Brief Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is part of a nursing team that provides healthcare consultations, technical advice, training, and assessment of individuals served in Developmental Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides nursing assessments of individuals as required.
• Acts as liaison to area and regional DDS offices in cooperation with Program Directors.
• Provides ongoing in-service training and consultation to other staff members and families on issues of medical care/health as they relate to developmental disabilities.
• Serves as a medical resource to individuals and families.
• Conducts nursing assessments and prepares progress notes in accordance with organization’s policies.
• Performs and prepares intake assessments on individuals entering the program in accordance with organization’s policies.
• Makes recommendations to be written and included in individuals' plans for remediation of health/nutritional deficits when appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to improve safety in the home and community, including modifications to decrease falls.
• Provides support to ensure the organization’s compliance with the Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Accompanies individuals to medical appointments for new and/or emerging medical issues as agreed with Nursing Supervisor, Program Directors, and/or Senior Program Manager.
• Convenes regular health care management meetings to ensure individuals are receiving necessary care from health care providers.
• Serves as a member of the area’s Targeted and Intensive Supports Team.
• Ensures that equipment used to ensure the health care of individuals, including First Aid kits, OSHA buckets, glucometers, blood pressure machines, and thermometers are monitored for quality.
• Visits individuals while they are in the hospital (or other health care facility) and performs medical case management tasks to ensure all individuals have a safe discharge plan.
• Employs current research to guide evidence-based practice.
• Provides on-call coverage as part of regular rotation.
  
  
  

Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in MA.
• Five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with experience in human services, community nursing and/or case management preferred.
• Must maintain current licensure and certifications.
• Must be well organized with good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle available for all working hours.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work with challenging and diverse individuals.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in dealing with a variety of individuals with different cultural backgrounds.