Registered Nurse

The NEEDS Center; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, and FSA

403B retirement plan with 50% company/

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays plus birthday off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The NEEDS Center in Beverly, MA is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to support our day programs and residential group homes in Beverly and surrounding areas. The role includes coordinating residential health care, completing medical documentation, and interfacing with healthcare providers.

This full-time position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 at hire and $500 after 6 months). Location is Beverly, MA with Mon-Fri 8am-4pm schedule and some on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate residential health care supports.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, trainings and documentation.
• Coordinate care with specialists in day programs and residences.
• Provide nursing assessments as needed.
• Audit for weaknesses/trends and train staff.
• Provide routine medical and medication trainings in homes.
• On-call telephone triage.
• Prepare residences for state audits (CARF/QUEST).
• Assist in opening new residential homes and coordinate admissions.
• Communicate with families, guardians and DDS.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

MS Office / computer skills

MAP training

Education

Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Mac/PC

Job description

The NEEDS Center is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for our day programs & residential group homes in Beverly, MA and surrounding area.

Offering a $1,000 sign on bonus ($500 upon hire and $500 after 6 months of employment)

In this role, you will deliver and coordinate the provision of residential health care supports for all individuals served through training, monitoring, documenting of required medical services, interfacing with various health care providers and coordinating follow-up, as well as providing essential care. You will complete assessments, progress notes, trainings and documentation to ensure compliance with residential home regulations.

This is a full-time position.

Location: Beverly, MA (and surrounding area)

Salary: $95k-110K annually

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with occasional night and weekend hours. (On call 2 weekends per month)

Essential Duties:

• MAP (Medication Administration Program) trainer or willing to become one
• Familiar with residential MAP programs
• Coordinate care with specialists in our day program and residential homes
• Ensure follow up care is completed after medical appointments
• Provide nursing assessments as needed.
• Audit and identify areas of weakness/ trends in the residence and provide feedback and training
• Provide routine medical and medication trainings within the homes
• Provide on call telephone triage as needed
• Prepare residences for state audits such as CARF and QUEST
• Assist in the opening of new residential homes within the agency
• Coordinate new admissions to the homes
• Communicate with families, guardians and DDS.
• Track annual physical, dental and vaccine information for all individuals.
• Assist with nutrition and menu planning in the home in conjunction with nutritionist
  
  

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and FSA
• 403B Retirement Plan (with 50% company match the past 10 years)
• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays PLUS your birthday off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

The NEEDS Center is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.

• Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certification or ability to obtain the certifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC, including software such as Excel, Word, and other program-related tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.