Residential Program RN
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Walnut Street Center Inc
Medford, MA, US
Summary
The RN provides healthcare oversight and support for residents with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Key duties include case management, MAP certification training, and coordinating care between the agency and medical professionals.
Job Description
Walnut Street Center, Inc is Nonprofit, Human Services agency providing support to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. We are currently seeking a Residential Nurse to join our team.
Monday - Friday Part-Time, Flexible Schedule, no nights, no weekends, no holidays.
Overview: The RN will provide oversight and support to residential program managers and staff to ensure the health maintenance of residents. This mainly consists of case management, MAP certification program instruction & oversight, and training supports in a group home setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the adult DD/ID population. Salary is negotiable DOE.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all healthcare services provided by the program.
- Assist in the communication of information from management to employees.
- Maintain documentation in each individual’s file of any medical or health related recommendations made at periodic reviews.
- Administer and oversee the accurate documentation of administration of medications. Occasional administration of medication if VNA is not available
- Train staff in relevant medical and health care procedures and provide consultation to staff in regard to medical issues.
- Ensures the accurate and timely completion and submission of paperwork including but not limited to quarterly reports, medical forms and assessments.
- Serves as a liaison between the agency and medical professionals as needed.
- Advises the Program Director and staff of any medical problems that may hinder and individual’s progress or that may be affected by activities at the program.
- Ensures the confidentiality of individual’s medical records by complying with all HIPAA regulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MA Nursing License (RN)
- At least 1 year in Community Health setting preferred
- Experience in DDS funded programs preferred
- Experience with MAP training program preferred
- Experience in Medical Specialties such as Geriatrics, Home Health, Psychiatry, Medical-Surgical
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to travel between sites
- Covid-19 Vaccine Card
- Ability to pass background checks
- Prior experience working with the adult DD/ID population preferred
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively teach adults medical skills
Walnut Street Center offers a competitive benefits package:
- 403(b) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Monday - Friday Part-Time, Flexible Schedule.
No nights, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call
Walnut Street Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, human service agency that provides comprehensive support services to adults who have developmental disabilities and their families. The agency was founded in 1970 by parents who wanted supports for their children, and other adults who had similar needs, in their community. Walnut Street Center now provides services to people who live in the communities of Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, and Arlington, Massachusetts.
The Mission of the Walnut Street Center is to provide adults, with development disabilities, with opportunities to live engaged and meaningful lives. The agency accomplishes this mission by offering a variety of support services that provide opportunities to live, work, volunteer, and socialize in the community. The Walnut Street Center is currently developing and enhancing support services to meet the changing needs of the people who are served by this agency.
Walnut Street Center's community-based services include day and employment training programs, residential and respite programs, social service, and clinical supports, and specialized services including assisted living, Alzheimer's, and day habilitation programs. The goal of all of these services is to provide the resources and support that will enable the people we serve to live rewarding and productive lives in the community.
Founded
1970
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Medford, MA
Walnut Street Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, human service agency that provides comprehensive support services to adults who have developmental disabilities and their families. The agency was founded in 1970 by parents who wanted supports for their children, and other adults who had similar needs, in their community. Walnut Street Center now provides services to people who live in the communities of Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, and Arlington, Massachusetts.
The Mission of the Walnut Street Center is to provide adults, with development disabilities, with opportunities to live engaged and meaningful lives. The agency accomplishes this mission by offering a variety of support services that provide opportunities to live, work, volunteer, and socialize in the community. The Walnut Street Center is currently developing and enhancing support services to meet the changing needs of the people who are served by this agency.
Walnut Street Center's community-based services include day and employment training programs, residential and respite programs, social service, and clinical supports, and specialized services including assisted living, Alzheimer's, and day habilitation programs. The goal of all of these services is to provide the resources and support that will enable the people we serve to live rewarding and productive lives in the community.
Founded
1970
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Medford, MA