Per Diem Registered Nurse

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Westwood, Massachusetts, is seeking a Per Diem Substitute Nurse responsible for ensuring the health and safety of individuals. This role requires administering medications, assessing nursing needs, and providing health education. The ideal candidate should have a current nursing license in Massachusetts and at least one year of experience with developmentally disabled individuals. The position offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and safely store all medical supplies and prescribed medications.
• Regularly assess clients for specific nursing needs and monitor health.
• Provide preventative health maintenance like blood pressure checks.
• Provide preventative health maintenance: blood pressure check, weight, health care education.
• Work with staff to develop programs related to clients' health and related issues.
• Act as resource person to program staff, clients, families, and care providers regarding health care issues and concerns.
• Ensure proper maintenance of client medical files and ISP requirements; participate in or complete nursing assessments, progress notes, and other applicable documentation.
• Provide and/or assist with regular in-service training in coordination with nursing staff.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Protect the health and safety of all consumers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Healthcare Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to administer medical supplies

Client health assessment

Health care education

Effective communication

Education

Current license with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

One year experience working with developmentally disabled

Job description

You are invited to apply for the position of Per Diem Substitute Nurse at Lifeworks, in the Day Habilitation Department.

Summary

Ensures the health and safety of individuals by assessing individuals for specific nursing needs. The role complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance, and all applicable funding regulations adhered to by Lifeworks.

Mission

Advocacy, Empowerment, Opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and safely store all medical supplies and prescribed medications.
• Treat any daily health care problems, including first aid and emergency problems.
• Regularly assess clients for specific nursing needs and health problems, and monitor accordingly. Lift and transfer individuals as appropriate.
• Provide preventative health maintenance: blood pressure check, weight, health care education.
• Work with staff to develop programs related to clients' health and related issues.
• Act as resource person to program staff, clients, families, and care providers regarding health care issues and concerns.
• Ensure proper maintenance of client medical files and ISP requirements; participate in or complete nursing assessments, progress notes, and other applicable documentation.
• Provide and/or assist with regular in-service training in coordination with nursing staff.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Protect the health and safety of all consumers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Healthcare Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and one year of experience in a program working with the developmentally disabled.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and proofread routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of individuals or employees of an organization.

Vehicle/Travel

Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be present at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

RN/LPN registration, valid and current driver's license from the state of residency.

Physical Demands

Relevant demonstrates required physical demands: use hands to handle or feel, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions.

Disclaimer This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or Employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between employee and Lifeworks.