Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen; Braintree (MA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(a) retirement plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Vinfen in Massachusetts is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide direct care to individuals served, administer medications, and consult with clinicians on health promotion and medical maintenance for brain injury clients.

You will monitor vital signs, obtain orders, coordinate MAP activities, educate staff, and transport clients to medical or dental appointments, while upholding Vinfen policies and safe practice standards.

Qualifikationen

• RN license in Massachusetts required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administers medication and medical treatment.
• Takes and documents vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure).
• Collaborates with clinicians and staff regarding health promotion and maintenance.
• Provides staff education and training on medical care management.
• Transports clients to medical appointments as needed.

Kenntnisse

Empowerment

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Clinical assessment

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Functions in a direct care nursing capacity and consults with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance of individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Also responsible for medication administration and oversight of acute and chronic medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication andmedical treatment to persons served.
• Obtains and maintainsrequired physician orders and other health related documentation as required by Vinfen,state, and federal guidelines.
• May collaborate with Vinfen Nurse Liaison for issues pertaining to the Medication Administration Program (MAP) (as described in MAP Consultant description in Vinfen MAP Policy & Procedure Manual).
• Provides education, consultation, and training to staff and personsserved regarding changes in health status, health promotion, and maintenance.
• Works as a liaison between program and community health care providers to promote access to community resources and quality urgent and routine medical/dental care.
• Attends and transports clients/persons served to medical appointments, as needed.
• Takes and documents client’stemperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.
• Collects sputum, urine, and stoolsamples as appropriate and ordered by the primary care clinician.
• Administers medication and treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
• Maintains client’s/persons servedmedical equipment and supplies that includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
• Attends case conferences and attendsinternal and external clinical and divisional related meetings, as necessary.
• Providesstaff education, consultation, and training related to medical care management for persons served during a pandemic,state of emergency, or natural disaster.
• Adheres to all company and divisional and program specific policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Complies with accreditation and licensing standards, as well as regulations.
• Demonstrates best nursing practices and meets state requirement of continuing education to maintain RN licensure and certifications.
• Maintains current knowledge base of human service issues and trends as related to psychiatric, medical, and rehabilitation issues.
• Provides direct nursing care to personsserved, as needed.
• Supports staff in crisis management, as needed.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visitwww.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:Three to five years of experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities/developmental disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred. Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred.

Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred; Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.

Driving Requirements:May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check, which is subject to annual checks. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Physical Effort:Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel,stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipmentsuch as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, file,sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications:CPR is required within two weeks of hireSafety Care is required within 90 days of hire

Required Credentials/Licenses:RN in Massachusetts required