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Brockton Area Multi Services Inc

Nurse Manager

Brockton Area Multi Services Inc, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411


If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Nurse Manager

Regular East Taunton, MA, US2 days ago Requisition ID: 1320Salary Range: $35.50 To 37.00 Hourly$12,000. SIGN ON BONUS FOR NURSE MANAGERSPayout: $3k at hire date - $3k after orientation date$6k after one year with BAMSI40 hours - Schedule: M-F 8a-4pHere at BAMSI, we recognize that our employees are our greatest resource! Are you ready to make a difference? Become a BAMSI believer!When you join BAMSI's nursing team, you join a group of dedicated caregivers, both RN's and LPN's who enjoy making lives better through hands-on, personalized direct care that challenges critical thinking, analytical abilities, and supports wellness. Nurse Managers are the lead members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Nurse Manager will case manage the health care needs of individuals, provide training to staff, and communicate health care information to funders and other stakeholders. At BAMSI, our nurses are in a unique position to provide care for individuals served in their home, in the community, and with their friends. Our community-based group homes for adults with complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and/or mental illness are designed to support individuals in a large comfortable home setting. Persons served are encouraged to become active members of their communities, including engaging in employment, volunteer activities, as well as social and recreational activities. Our homes house 3-8 individuals, each providing an opportunity to build relationships with those that you care for and their families.Minimum Requirements:Must possess a Massachusetts license as a nurse and possess a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience. A valid driver's license in the state of residence and satisfactory driving record is required. Must be currently certified in CPR. Prior supervisory experience and 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.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 holiday12 paid holidaysup to 2 weeks Sick Time

Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEU'sHealth and Dental InsuranceLife, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance403B plan with discretionary matchWellness ActivitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramJob Description:Follow the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, utilizing the agency’s electronic health care record.Track and order durable medical equipment and other medical supplies on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Provide direct care while supporting person served abilities and encouraging maximum level of independence and safety with ADL’s.Provide physical health assessments to make critical, timely decisions. Document all assessments in the data tracking logs and medical records.Maintain ongoing professional communication, verbally and in writing, with all members of persons served team.Coordinate and transport individuals to medical appointments. Advocate for best health-related outcomes.Collaborate with health care providers, and persons served team members, to develop and implement effective health care treatments and protocols. Encourage self-advocacy by persons served at appointments and engage individuals in developing their treatment plan.Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met based on personal preferences and according to prescribed diet. Provide support with preparation and eating as necessary. Organize, assess, and appropriately utilize data, daily progress notes, and staff log notes.Liaison with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to ensure safe admissions and discharges.Ensure Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), BAMSI’s framework for delivering clinical services, are implemented by offering choices and preferred routines, meeting needs, supporting individual’s goals, modeling pro-social behaviors, and maintaining professional boundaries.Use communication systems suited to persons served needs, and promote independence through the use of assistive technology and cognitive supports.Collaborate with the program manager to assist in planning safe activities, connecting and integrating individuals into their communities through social, spiritual, and recreational opportunities. Provide necessary support to ensure safety while in the community.Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and communicate issues to supervisor or designee.Adhere to submission deadlines for ISP related documents and incident reports based on funding source and agency timelines.Review medical records and physician orders to ensure program compliance, updating information as needed.Provide oversight of daily operations in the absence of supervisor or designee, as requested.Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.Assist with interviewing, hiring, and supervising nursing staff.Collaborate with the program manager to provide guidance for direct care and nursing staff, including implementing recognition for staff achievements and the progressive disciplinary process.Facilitate staff meetings and ongoing program-specific medical trainings on diagnosis, protocols, safe care, and other health-related topics.Work in collaboration with Relief and Per Diem staff, and their supervisors to provide training, supervision, and job development needs that arise.Attend mandatory trainings and meetings. Disseminate training materials at the program level.Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.Provide 24-hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage and optimal service delivery.Rotate schedule to work holidays as needed.Perform duties to reflect agency policies and procedures.EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsCPR certification requiredMust possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and satisfactory driving recordEXPERIENCE:3 years of nursing experience and prior supervisory experience preferredKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing care.Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, receive and send email, is required.Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds.Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.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 identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

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