YCCS Per Diem Registered Nurse

The YCCS Per Diem RN functions in a direct care nursing capacity and consults with other clinicians regarding health promotions and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical / psychiatric crisis management for persons served.

• Administers medication and medical treatment to persons served as ordered by Vinfen Medical Director or person served Primary Care Provider.
• 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 Medication Administration Record.
• Contributes to / or provides comprehensive assessment, brief crisis counseling and crisis prevention planning.
• 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.
• Takes and documents client’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure per IAP and as ordered by the primary care clinician.
• Collects sputum, urine stool sample, etc. as appropriate and ordered by the primary care provider or Vinfen Medical Director.
• Maintains persons served medical equipment and supplies that include, but is not limited to wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds.
• 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 meet 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.
• Works with the YCCS Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in ensuring an environment that promotes safety, recovery, and treatment.
• Assists the program clinician with discharge planning.
• Performs other duties, as required.

• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and/or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues.
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources.
• Knowledge 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.
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics.
• Ability to mentor and coach staff at all levels.
• Experience working with youth and families using evidenced based practices in a community. mental health and/or substance use clinic, residential, acute or sub-acute or similar setting.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Comfortable using a computer and experienced working in an electronic health record. Proficient in communicating effectively, both written and verbally, with varying audiences.

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and…