Per Diem Day Program Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Schedule : Per diem, hours vary

Salary : $ / hour

As a Per Diem Day Program Nurse (RN) (Developmental Disabilities), you will participate in the comprehensive assessment of physical health of the people Vinfen serves on a per diem basis.

Your work will be in a clinically intensive Day Habilitation program that is tailored to meet the needs of an adult population who have brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities in addition to complex health needs.

In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.

As a Per Diem Day Program Nurse (RN) you will function in a direct care nursing capacity. You will consult with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical / psychiatric crisis management for individuals served.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes :

• Flexibility to work around YOUR availability with the ability to pick up from just a few hours to over 40 hours per week
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd or overnight shifts
• Both individual shifts and long term assignments available
• Paid certification training including CPR, First Aid and MAP
• Ability to participate Vinfen's employee referral program which awards $500 - $2,000 bonuses for successful referrals with no annual cap
• Earn up to 5 days of paid sick time in a calendar year
• Eligibility to participate in Springfield College grant program for continued education
• Discounted YMCA memberships and access to wellness programs
• Other generous benefits and perks

About Us

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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

For more information about Vinfen, please visit

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Requirements

Valid RN credentials in Massachusetts required.

Associate's degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred.

Three to five years of experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities / developmental

disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
• Must be able to become CPR certified within 2 weeks of employment and Safety Care certified within 90 days of employment.

Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire.

Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Driving Requirements

Drivers License check preferred