Part-Time Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Part‑time (20 hours per week) on Cape Cod

Join the NEEDS Center in providing residential health care support for individuals served through training, monitoring, documentation of required medical services, interfacing with various health care providers, and coordinating follow‑up care, including essential nursing assessments and compliance documentation.

Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 ($500 upon hire and $500 after 6 months of employment).

Hourly pay: $46.00–$50.00.

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 12pm–4pm or 1pm–5pm.

• MAP trainer or willing to become one
• Familiar with residential MAP systems
• Coordinate care with specialists
• Ensure follow‑up care is completed after medical appointments
• Provide nursing assessments as needed
• Audit and identify areas of weakness/trends in the residence and provide feedback and training
• Provide routine medical and medication trainings within the homes
• Provide on‑call telephone triage as needed
• Prepare residences for state audits such as CARF and QUEST
• Assist in the opening of new residential homes within the agency
• Coordinate new admissions to the homes
• Communicate with families, guardians and DDS
• Track annual physical, dental and vaccine information for all individuals
• Assist with nutrition and menu planning in the home in conjunction with nutritionist

• Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in a behavioral setting preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  
  Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certification or ability to obtain certifications
• Computer skills a must

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (prorated for part‑time hours)

The NEEDS Center is a non‑profit organization that specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with emphasis on services to individuals with challenging behaviors and/or dual diagnosis. The philosophy is rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Support (PSB).