Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen•Haverhill, MA

11d•$50 - $50

About The Position

As a Per Diem Registered Nurse (R.N.), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves on a per diem basis. Your work will be in clinically intensive residential programs tailored to meet the needs of an adult population who have brain injuries in addition to complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. As a Per Diem R.N., you will function in a direct care nursing capacity. You will consult with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical/ psychiatric crisis management for individuals served.

Requirements

An Associate's degree required. A bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, but experience may substitute for education.
Current R.N. license in Massachusetts.
3-5 years nursing experience required.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Must be able to become CPR certified within 2 weeks of employment and Safety Care certified within 90 days of employment. Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
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
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 one year, 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.
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 equipment such 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.
RN in state of service required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with brain injury strongly preferred.
Strong time management and writing skills.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Administers medication and medical treatment to persons served.
Obtains and maintains required 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 persons served 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’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.
Collects sputum, urine, and stool samples as appropriate and ordered by the primary care clinician.
Administers medication and treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
Maintains client’s/persons served medical equipment and supplies that includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
Attends case conferences and attends internal and external clinical and divisional related meetings, as necessary.
Provides staff 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 persons served, as needed.
Supports staff in crisis management, as needed.
Perform other related duties, as required.