What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (RN) - Day Services position at Walnut Street Center Inc?
Walnut Street Center is a nonprofit human service agency committed to the full continuum of support for adults with Intellectual Disabilities, empowering them to make more meaningful life choices. We provide this by offering quality, outcome-based services which meet evolving stakeholders’ needs and bring together caring, engaged, and informed family members, friends, community partners, and employees to support these individuals. We are currently seeking an RN to join our growing team.
Summary:
The Day Services RN will provide quality support services to individuals as well as training to staff in Day Services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the adult DD/ID population.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one healthcare services to individuals assigned
- Assists individuals with activities of daily living which include but are not limited to; personal hygiene, self-care tasks, dressing.
- Maintain documentation in each individual’s file of any medical or health related recommendations made at periodic reviews.
- Train staff in relevant medical and health care procedures and provide consultation to staff in regard to medical issues.
- Ensures the accurate and timely completion and submission of paperwork including but not limited to quarterly reports, medical forms and assessments.
- Serves as a liaison between the agency and medical professionals as needed.
- Advises the Program Manager and staff of any medical problems that may hinder and individual’s progress or that may be affected by activities at the program.
- Ensures the confidentiality of individual’s medical records by complying with all HIPAA regulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Full Job Description Available upon Candidate Request
Requirements:
- MA Nursing License (RN)
- At least 1 year in Community Health setting preferred
- Experience in DDS funded programs preferred
- Valid Driver's License
- Covid-19 Vaccine Card
- Ability to pass background checks
- Prior experience working with the adult DD/ID population preferred
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
What Walnut Street Center Offers:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Community-minded, professional working environment
- Employee Tuition Assistance, Professional Development Programs
- Transportation and Employee Assistance Programs
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Location: Medford, MA
Salary: $40-$50/hour
Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday, suggested 8am-4pm or Part-time availability
Walnut Street Center, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $40 - $50
