Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign On Bonus

BAMSI; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAMSI seeks a dedicated nurse to provide compassionate care in a community environment for individuals with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining health records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a leading nonprofit organization committed to inclusion and equality, while enjoying competitive pay, extensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Health and Dental Insurance

403(b) Plan with Discretionary Match

Employee Assistance Program

Highly Specialized Paid Trainings

Qualifications

• Two years experience with developmental disabilities or psychiatric illnesses preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory record required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments following MAP policies.
• Complete daily notes, data tracking, and skilled assessments.
• Provide oversight on meals and ensure compliance with medical protocols.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Basic Computer Literacy

Ability to Lift

Education

Massachusetts License as a Nurse

Job description

New Hire Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (40 hours) and $5,000 (16-39 hours)

Check out our benefits below!

Multiple Differentials

Responsibilities

1. The desire to work in a community setting with individuals who have complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and/or mental health issues.
2. Administer medications and treatments following the Department of Public Health’s Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and other funder regulations.
3. Complete daily written notes, data tracking, and skilled assessments.
4. Follow medical protocols, treatment plans, and medication treatment plans. Communicate health changes in a timely manner.
5. Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive work environment by ensuring activities, plans, and routines reflect the preferences, needs, and goals of individuals.
6. Ensure skilled care is provided in a way that promotes growth, dignity, and independence. Provide physical support, assistance with lifting and transferring individuals served who have physical challenges as needed.
7. The ability to work with a direct care and supervisory team to ensure the health status of individuals.
8. Provide oversight of meals ensuring food and meals are prepared properly. Train staff on meal preparations and specialized feeding protocols as needed.
9. Provide ADL care, transportation, and community outings as needed.
10. Provide shift reports.
11. Assist with the maintenance of medication books, house log books, etc., to ensure program compliance with all regulations.
12. Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are ordered and available as needed.
13. Follow admission and discharge requirements for hospitalized individuals.
14. Provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (e.g., health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.).
15. Provide holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
16. Attend staff meetings.
17. Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
18. Ensure safety standards and infection control protocols are followed.
19. Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Massachusetts license as a nurse.
• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing care.
• Two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and/or psychiatric illnesses is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, and send/receive emails, as needed.
• Effective critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, maneuver up to 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. BAMSI employs up to 2,000 people and operates services across several counties, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals annually.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance, including:

• Generous Time Off: up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal, and cultural holidays; 12 paid holidays; up to 2 weeks Sick Time.
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings, including opportunities to earn CEUs.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) plan with discretionary match.
• Wellness Activities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Development Opportunities.

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.