Registered Nurse

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Registered Nurse we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while working with a dynamic team of nurses by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working!

JRI's Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Nurses must be willing to travel within the Middlesex area;
Framingham, Waltham, Lexington, Marlboro and Westboro.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $79,640 to $83,200 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate care with service team members.
• Complete necessary reporting and paperwork in a professional and timely manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision.
• Promote community integration and normalization principles.
• Maintain certification in mandated training.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Complete projects, duties or responsibilities delegated or assigned.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Follow doctor's orders and individual medication awareness programs.
• Assess for possible side effects.
• Complete medication documentation; including narcotics count.
• Provide routine medical care and respond to medical emergencies during scheduled hours.
• Notify Manager On-call and consult with Nurse on Call regarding urgent and emergent medical concerns.
• Assist with daily living and personal care activities.
• Prepare the report form for all individuals prior to medical/dental appointments.
• Complete the monthly pharmacy order, including creating a list of medications and treatment items needed.
• Complete full body assessments as needed and document assessments through progress notes.
• Assist in the development of Health Care Assessments.
• Consult daily with Direct Care and Supervisory staff regarding specific directions for individual care.
• Perform as needed site visits to assess and treat emergent needs.
• Schedule and complete program site audits of medical records.
• Comply with DDS and DPH regulations for professional medical practice and care through proper documentation, assessment, and treatment.
• As part of a rotating schedule, consult on-call programs regarding nursing and health care issues.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Current professional RN license in Massachusetts.
• Experience in the field of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Alzheimer's preferred.
• Experience with people with multiple medical and behavioral needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, positive relationships with people from…