RN- Registered Nurse

Overview

$36.50 per hour

Schedule: Sat & Sun 8a-4p (Every Other Weekend)

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is "to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time." BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package

• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday

• 12 paid holidays

• up to 2 weeks Sick Time

• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 403B plan with discretionary match

• Wellness Activities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career Development Opportunities

• Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• The desire to work in a community setting with individuals who have complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and or mental health issues.

• Administer medications and treatments following the Department of Public Health's Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and other funder regulations.

• Complete daily written notes, data tracking, and skilled assessments.

• Follow medical protocols, treatment plans and medication treatment plans. Communicate health changes in a timely manner.

• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive work environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.

• Ensure skilled care is provided in a way that promotes growth, dignity and independence. Provide physical support, assistance with lifting and transferring individuals served who have physical challenges as needed.

• The ability to work with a direct care and supervisory team to ensure the health status of individuals.

• Provide oversight of meals ensuring food and meals are prepared properly. Train staff on meal preparations and specialized feeding protocols as needed.

• Provide ADL care, transportation, and community outings as needed.

• Provide shift report.

• Assist with the maintenance of medication books, house log books, etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations.

• Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are ordered and available as needed.

• Follow admission and discharge requirements for hospitalized individuals.

• Provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (e.g., health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.).

• Provide holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

• Attend staff meetings.

• Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.

• Ensure safety standards and infection control protocols are followed.

• Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Massachusetts license as a nurse.

• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care.

• Two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury and or psychiatric illnesses is preferred.

• Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record.

• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software and receive and send electronic mail, as needed, is required.

• Effective critical thinking and communication skills.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, maneuver up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities. Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job or for their specific working location. Employees are responsible for performing all duties as assigned, including but not limited to duties specific to the program in which they work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI's application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally,