Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. In this role, the RN will provide oversight and support for Shared Living and Adult Family Care homes, working closely with individuals receiving services, their families, caregivers, and service partners. The position focuses on developing and enhancing personalized services and relationships, and it does not involve skilled nursing activities or duties. If you are committed to fostering truly personalized care and support, we invite you to apply.
Nonotuck Resource Associates is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home setting. Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, minds, and homes.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus $3,000
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual increase with Profit Sharing
- Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexibility
Registered Nurse (Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities
- Intake and Assessments
- Complete thorough intake assessments for new referrals and subsequent assessments as required.
- Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members’ insurance coverage.
- Supervision and Training
- Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the caregiving team.
- Individualized Plans of Care
- Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care tailored to each member’s unique needs.
- Ensure plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in health or circumstances.
- On-Site Visits
- Conduct on-site visits with each member per determined need and more often as required.
- Monitor health status and general needs of all members and caregivers, making referrals as necessary.
- Meeting Attendance
- Attend various meetings fully prepared beforehand, as required.
- Collaborate with team members, caregivers, families, and other pertinent parties.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Report changes in health status of any members to the member’s physician, director, and other relevant parties.
- Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other documentation requirements per service type.
- Discharge Planning
- Plan for and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care in coordination with the healthcare team.
- Education and Training
- Provide ongoing educational information and training to all members and caregivers on health and aging.
- Conduct member-specific trainings and address seasonal and current health/public health conditions.
- On-Call System
- Participate in the on-call system as scheduled, providing support as needed during non-business hours.
- Weekend Availability
- Work weekends as required several times throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals supported.
- Driving Requirement
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
- Teamwork and Essential Duties
- Collaborate effectively within the agency, office, team, and with all relevant stakeholders.
- Perform any and all duties deemed essential to assist the agency in achieving its mission.
Qualifications
- Current MA Registered Nurse License.
- Two years of recent experience working with elderly or disabled adults, or individuals diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Background Check Required.
- Valid driver’s license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
- Computer and organizational planning skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prior community experience with the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, and HCBS waivers ideal.
Affirmative Action / EEO Policy
Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.