Day Program Registered Nurse RN

Communitas, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates

Flexible Schedules

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wakefield, MA to provide healthcare services in a supportive environment. The RN will join a clinical team ensuring optimal wellness for individuals in the program.

This full-time position offers competitive pay at $39 per hour. Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering medications, and working at rotating locations in Wakefield and Woburn. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must communicate effectively with individuals and families.
• Candidates should have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in healthcare is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and well-being of individuals supported in the program.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Ensure daily management of medical needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care and support

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license

Job description

Benefits of Working for us!

• Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
• Low-Cost Benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Coworkers
• Compassion-centric Environment
• Pay increase after 1 year of service, pending performance evaluations
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
• Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Potential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations

Position Details

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Wakefield, MA & Woburn, MA (rotating weeks at each program to provide even coverage)

Pay rate: $39 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week (9am-3pm) – No on‑call, nights, or weekends required

Summary & Responsibilities

Our Day Program RN will function as an active member of the clinical interdisciplinary team, providing healthcare services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan. The RN will be responsible for communicating health care information to families and/or residential providers, providing coverage to our Wakefield and Woburn Day sites, and working a rotating schedule each week at both locations.

• Monitoring the health and well‑being of individuals supported in the program; providing healthcare services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the PCP, ensuring adherence to CARF, DDS, Medicaid, and/or DPH regulations
• Ensuring daily management of medical needs and communication with residences, administering first aid when necessary, making sound judgments about care needed with individual injuries and illnesses, and providing follow-up as necessary
• Providing direct support to individuals as needed
• Maintaining medication books and appropriate sections of member medical files to ensure program compliance with all regulations established by DDS, DPH, CARF, and/or Medicaid
• Providing physical support, assisting with lifting, and transferring members who have physical challenges as needed

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license; new grads welcome to apply!
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals, families, physicians, service providers, and case managers
• A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
• Must pass company background and reference checks