Registered Nurse

Description

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support.

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse 

PROGRAM: DYS Southeast Region-Brockton

HOURS: Part-time (21 hours /3 days per week)

SALARY: $49,140.00/annual 

LOCATION: Brockton

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Program Director/Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides primary care health services to DYS committed high-risk boys and girls. Responsibilities include:

1. Provides health care services to male adolescents residing in a residential treatment facility in Brockton:

• Adheres to daily routine and posted schedule
• Receive daily report from unit staff on youths’ medical needs
• Complete intakes on all new residents as needed
• Daily maintenance of program census
• Daily coordination of health services in collaboration with other team members
• Perform lab procedures as indicated
• Vaccinate youth according to MDPH timetable and guidelines
• Administer first aid when necessary
• Triage, referral and follow-up of medical problems
• Follow program protocols, policy and standing orders
• Consult with NP/MD on individual resident needs
• Maintain medical records and documentation in accordance with program/agency policy
• Institute medication observation records and oversee proper recording, storage and monitoring of medications in accordance with DYS policy
• Ensure that all medical services are consistent with DYS policies and procedures
• Maintain medical supply inventory and order medical/lab supplies as needed
• Maintain medical forms and necessary paperwork
• Participate in staff meetings

2. Represents health services needs of youth to program staff in conjunction with program management by:

• Attending program meetings as requested by program management
• Promoting a team-building approach to the delivery of health services
• Articulating health-related concerns to program management and staff

3. Coordinates health education activities for youth and medical policy/procedure training for program staff including:

• Identification of health care education needs of youth along with the development and implementation of appropriate curriculum and activities 
• Train DYS staff in medical policy/procedure and the individual medical needs of youth

4. Maintains compliance with DYS contract guidelines by:

• Articulating program needs to the Program Director on a regular basis
• Submits related paperwork to program management

5. Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities:

• To always ensure a safe environment per DYS policy and procedure 
• To ensure a clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with agency policy and standards

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current Massachusetts RN license and 2 years of Pediatric Adolescent Health experience with strong physical assessment skills.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience working with at risk youth in a residential/group home setting. 

To Apply: Please visit www.healthimperatives.org/careers

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