Registered Nurse Job at McAuley Nazareth Inc., Leicester, MA

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  • McAuley Nazareth Inc.
  • Leicester, MA

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse – UFR #107

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $58,656-$80,000

Primary Responsibility: To ensure the good physical health of the youth as well as a healthy living environment. To provide guidance and support to staff in the school and residence as they support the overall health and well-being of the students in care.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Essential Duties:
* Schedule all physical and dental appointments and other appointments as needed
* Consultation with primary care physicians and dentists for assessment of ongoing care and scheduling appointments with specialist as needed
* Consultation with consulting psychiatrist for prescribed medications
* Have prescriptions filled, prepare prescriptions for individuals and monitor the administration of prescribed medications by appropriate personnel
* Provide education to staff on health issues as well as the side effects and the proper administration of prescribed medications
* Maintain the Health Care Manual and update as necessary
* Attend I.E.P. and treatment meetings/case conferences as requested
* Available for consultation with families on health issues
* Provide health education to youth as needed
* Advise the Program Directors with reference to health issues in the physical site and program
* Provide education to staff on nutrition and the need for the provision of nutritious meals
* Attend quarterly case conferences and, as needed, weekly team meetings
* Work with Nazareth’s pediatrician and psychiatrists to review/update/approve Health Care Policy annually
* Review Health Care Policy with all new staff and periodically train all staff as necessary related to health and medical needs of students
* Performs and completes all other duties as assigned.

In all areas, perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Other Duties:
* Maintain professional certification requirements
* Maintain active certification in MAP, First Aid, CPR, CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention and attend all other required trainings
* Available 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergencies

Education
* Master’s Degree in Nursing

Qualifications:
* Licensed as a registered nurse by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing

Knowledge/Experience:
* Knowledge of or ability to learn pediatric psychopharmacology

Licenses/Certification:
* Licensed as a registered nurse by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing
* Certified as MAP Consultant
* Must have a valid driver’s license

Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to balance competing demands of ongoing work and occasional emergencies
* Ability to communicate and coordinate with other program staff within the agency, and willing and able to work as a team member
* Ability to prepare comprehensive, articulate and legible reports
* Ability to be flexible, sensitive, supportive to the needs of others and able to cope with emergencies
* Must demonstrate maturity and ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations
* Must demonstrate good judgment in decision making and determination of information that should be communicated to staff and other supervisors

Physical/Mental Requirements:
* Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual capacity in English/Spanish an asset.
* Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone and in person.
* Must be proficient in computer skills.
* Must have manual dexterity and motor skills to grasp and lift objects up to 25 lbs.
* Must be able to physically restrain individuals.
* Must be able to bend and lift up to 25 lbs. to purchase and access program supplies and to handle documentation/case records.
* Must be able to climb for entry and mobility throughout the buildings, which may have several levels of stairs.
* Must demonstrate maturity and ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations.
* Must be able to record clear messages and keep accurate records.
* Must have mobility and own transportation mode both day and night in order to be able to travel between the agency and community locations to respond to emergencies.
* Must be able to travel to various sites to attend meetings, conferences, and seminars.
* Must be able to travel to collateral resources, hospitals, clinics, etc.
* Must continue to achieve a satisfactory competency and performance evaluation annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
* Will you be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) Background Check?
* Do you have a clean driving record? If not, please explain any violations/citations including accidents.

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Leicester, MA 01524: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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