Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)

Vinfen•Weymouth, MA

About The Position

Functions in a direct care nursing capacity and consults with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical/ psychiatric crisis management for persons served.

Requirements

Knowledge of psychiatric illness and/or developmental disabilities
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
Three to five years of experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities/developmental disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
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 six months, 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.
CPR is required within two weeks of hire
RN in Massachusetts of service required

Responsibilities

Administer medication and medical treatment to persons served.
Obtain and maintain 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.
Provide education, consultation, and training to staff and persons served regarding changes in health status, health promotion and maintenance.
Work as a liaison between program and community health care providers to promote access to community resources and quality urgent and routine medical/dental care.
Attend and transport clients/persons served to medical appointments, as needed.
Take and document client’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.
Obtain physicians signatures for participation & approval at Day Hab.
Document monthly, annual, and as needed reviews on persons served.
Coordinate communication with day program staff, PCP, guardian, and residence when there are changes in a persons served medical status.
Collect sputum, urine and stool samples as appropriate and ordered by the primary care clinician.
Administer medication and treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
Maintain client’s/persons served medical equipment and supplies that includes, but is not limited to wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
Attend case conferences and attend internal and external clinical and divisional related meetings, as necessary.
Provide staff education, consultation and training related to medical care management for persons served during a pandemic, state of emergency or natural disaster.
Adhere to all company and divisional and program specific policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Comply with accreditation and licensing standards, as well as regulations.
Demonstrate best nursing practices and meet state requirement of continuing education to maintain RN licensure and certifications.
Maintain current knowledge base of human service issues and trends as related to psychiatric, medical and rehabilitation issues.
Provide direct nursing care to persons served, as needed.
Support staff in crisis management, as needed.
Perform other duties, as required.