Registered Nurse - Adult Family Care

Registered Nurse - Adult Family Care

US-MA-Gardner

Job ID:

2024-8919
Type:

Regular Full-Time
# of Openings:

1
Category:

Nursing
Adult Family Care North County

Overview

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
We pay for your higher education!

Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

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Responsibilities

Open Sky’s Adult Family Care supports individuals over the age of 16, elders and adults with and without disabilities who cannot live alone safely. The individuals served in the program are in need of assistance with one or more activities of daily living and are cared for by either family members or non-family members. The AFC program provide caregivers with several supports such as nursing supports, professional case management, clinical consultation/training, and 24-hour emergency support. With these supports in place, we are able to aid in the caregiver’s ability to care for their loved one.

The Registered Nurse visits families in their homes within the Central Massachusetts region and operate out of an office in Whitinsville. This is a full time position and is predominantly first shift Monday-Friday with no on-call responsibility. The RN will complete intakes, annual assessments, blood pressure readings and general overall visual assessments to the individuals served in Adult Family Care.

Other Key Responsibilities:
Maintain necessary contact with medical service providers.
Hands-on requirements limited to taking vitals and blood pressure readings, and general overall visual assessment.

Upkeep of typical documentation and progress notes in electronic healthcare record (eHana).

Provide medical teaching and training to caregivers and persons served, and peers/teammates as needed.

Perform medication audits as needed.

Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, required.
Motivated with ability to work independently and autonomously, required.
Valid driver's license,

acceptable driving record,

and reliable transportation, required.
All staff need annual physical and TB screening under MassHealth guidelines.

Compensation details:

33 Hourly Wage

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