A/YCCS Nurse (RN/LPN)

The ACCS/YCCS RN or LPN provides each client with quality nursing and medical services within the scope of their license and under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. This individual is a medical professional who actively supports and implements the established treatment goals and principles of the agency. The nurse treats children, adolescents, and adults within the context of recognizable and sound medical standards.

YCCS and ACCS are short-term crisis stabilization units within Acute Care Services for children and adolescents up to age 18, and adults 18 and older. The primary function CCS is to provide short-term crisis stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and specialized programming in a staff secure environment with a high degree of supervision and structure.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

RN = $34-$38 per hour (depending on years of experience) shift differentials

LPN = $30-$34 per hour (depending on years of experience) shift differentials

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

• Tuesday: 3pm-11pm
• Thursday: 3pm-11pm
• Friday: 3pm-11pm
• Saturday: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Shift Differentials:

• SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1ST SHIFT $2.50/HOUR
• MONDAY-FRIDAY 2ND SHIFT $1.50/HOUR
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2ND SHIFT $4.00/HOUR
• SUNDAY-THURSDAY 3RD SHIFT $5.00/HOUR
• FRIDAY & SATURDAY 3RD SHIFT 7.50/HOUR

Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patients' mental health conditions and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by prescribers.
• Monitor and report any changes in patients' conditions to healthcare team members.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Assist with coordinating admission and discharges of clients by working with the treatment team.
• Reviews cases and assists with triage as needed in our Emergency Services Program.
• Participates in ongoing staff development and training curriculum.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision with the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications.

Cultural Competency Qualifications:

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefit Details:

• Benefit eligible at 20 hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ , AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500