BAMSI is hiring nurses (LPNs + RNs) for our Program Located in
Easton
3p-11p and 11p-7a available
New Hire $10,000 Sign on Bonus for 40 hrs / week and New Hire $5,000 Sign on Bonus 16-39 hrs / week.
restrictions apply)
$35.00 / hr - $36.50 / hr includes licensure and shift differential
Weekend Shift Differential
Friday 11PM-Sunday 11PM $3 / hour
2nd Shift Differential Monday - Friday, 3PM-11PM $2 / hour
3rd Shift Differential Sunday - Thursday, 11PM-7AM $2 / hour
RN Differential + $1.50 / hour
Job Description
- The desire to work in a community setting with individuals who have complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and or mental health issues.
- Administer medications and treatments following the Department of Public Health's Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and other funder regulations.
- Complete daily written notes, data tracking, and skilled assessments.
- Follow medical protocols, treatment plans and medication treatment plans. Communicate health changes in a timely manner.
- Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive work environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
- Ensure skilled care is provided in a way that promotes growth, dignity and independence. Provide physical support, assistance with lifting and transferring individuals served who have physical challenges as needed.
- The ability to work with a direct care and supervisory team to ensure the health status of individuals.
- Provide oversight of meals ensuring food and meals are prepared properly. Train staff on meal preparations and specialized feeding protocols as needed.
- Provide ADL care, transportation, and community outings as needed.
- Provide shift report.
- Assist with the maintenance of medication books, house log books, etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations.
- Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are ordered and available as needed.
- Follow admission and discharge requirements for hospitalized individuals.
- Provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (e.g., health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.).
- Provide holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
- Ensure safety standards and infection control protocols are followed.
- Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS :
- Possession of Massachusetts license as a nurse
- Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and 3 years of driving experience.
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software and receive and send email, is required.
EXPERIENCE :
2 years experience working with individuals with acquired brain injury or similar disabilities preferred
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
- Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care and physical rehabilitation as applicable to community residential services.
- Ability to lift, pull / push, transfer, maneuver and reposition 25 pounds.
- Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit, and walk; perform fine motor activities.
BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and / or reference checks) prior to employment.
3p-11p and 11p-7a available.