Registered Nurse (Adult Services)

Latham Centers, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement match

Housing assistance

Job summary

Latham Centers, Inc. in Wareham, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult Services) to oversee daily health care, medications, and medical visits for adults with complex needs. The role emphasizes Psychiatric or special needs experience and includes full-time hours with on-call rotation.

Compensation ranges from $48.00 to $50.40 per hour. Eligible employees receive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) match, supporting long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Psychiatric or special needs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to residents' daily health needs.
• Coordinate preventive, specialized, and emergency healthcare appointments.
• Oversee medication management and documentation per policies.
• Maintain resident medical records and program reports.
• Provide in-service training and medical education to staff.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities for one week at a time.

Skills

Psychiatric or special needs exp

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing

MA Registered Nursing license

Job description

Make a Difference. Get Up to a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Looking for meaningful work? Join Latham Centers as a Direct Support Professional and help people with disabilities build independence, develop skills, reach personal goals, and engage in their communities.

Eligible new Direct Support Professional hires can receive up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Additional eligibility and employment requirements apply.

Position:Registered Nurse (Adult Services)

Location: Wareham, MA

Job Id:893

# of Openings:1

Registered Nurse – Adult Services
Elevate your nursing career and make a real impact! At Latham Centers, you’ll play a vital role in transforming the lives of adults with complex special needs. From overseeing daily health care to coordinating medications and medical visits, your expertise will make a direct impact every day. Psychiatric or special needs experience is preferred, and your dedication will be valued and supported. Apply today and join a team that changes lives!
Location: Across Cape Cod
Compensation: $48.00-$50.40
Schedule: Full-time with rotating on-call responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to the daily health needs of residents
• Coordinate and schedule preventive, specialized, and emergency healthcare appointments
• Oversee medication management, including ordering, administration, and documentation per DPH, MAPS, and agency policies
• Monitor medical treatment to ensure follow-through by program staff
• Act as a liaison between families, referring agencies, and community resources regarding medical needs
• Organize and participate in psychiatric consults and medication reviews
• Maintain accurate resident medical records and required program reports
• Obtain MAP certification as a Train-the-Trainer and ensure staff are properly trained and supported
• Provide in-service training and medical education, including health and human sexuality topics
• Maintain adequate medical supply inventory
• Assist in program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide direct care support as needed
• Rotate on-call responsibilities for one week at a time

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Relevant nursing experience required
• Psychiatric or special needs experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• MA Registered Nursing license
• Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
• 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%)
• Temporary individual housing may be available, based on availability

Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.

At Latham, we're dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every single day.

Latham Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including three medical plans with 87% coverage for individual and 65% for family plans, along with contributions covering 75% of the deductible. Additionally, employees enjoy dental and vision insurance options.

Competitive Pay/Paid Time Off

Latham offers competitive pay with a $3 per hour weekend differential. Full time employees accrue 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year of employment. $3/hour weekend differential.

Housing

Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability.

Retirement Program

Latham provides up to a 5% employer match for any employee enrolled in the 403b retirement plan. Employees are eligible at the start of employment.

Childcare reimbursement is available to all benefited employees after 120 days of employment.

Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement

Latham provides training opportunities to help staff advance skills and professional growth. Tuition reimbursement is available to benefited employees after 1 year of employment.

Locations across Cape Cod and southeastern MA

Employee Benefits Summary

Benefits are available to full or part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position. Eligibility is generally the first day of the 3rd month of employment or at open enrollment in July. Details are provided through Supervisors, Human Resources, and the collective bargaining agreement. The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change.

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teamwork

“You will not meet more dedicated and helpful colleagues. When I first started at Latham, I was petrified with starting my career. I soon realized how united and supportive the staff are. And the students are out of this world. They are creative, funny, and eager to learn. I could not ask for a better working environment. I’m lucky!”

Training | Experience | Opportunity | Development

Located in Brewster our Interns will work on our beautiful, 3-acre campus, which includes 4 college dorm-like residential living situations, an approved Department of Elementary and Secondary school, with nursing and a physician directly on-campus. You will have the opportunity to work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.

Clinical interns will work collectively with the clinical department and physician, assisting with supervised group and individual therapy, crisis intervention and supervision. Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

Education interns will work collectively with classroom teachers and educational administration on meeting students Individualized Education Plan goals and using the common core in the classrooms.

Flexible hours and work week, based on your school’s requirements. See open positions above for additional internship opportunities are regularly posted.

Qualifications include:
High School degree or GED; ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.

Latham School:

Reaching for the Future

At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students.

Latham Centers:

Safe Passage to Adulthood

While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently.

Ways to Give

You can Make a Difference

A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles.