Job description
Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)
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Provide exceptional nursing care and oversight by assessing health care needs to ensure the prevention of illness and the promotion of health maintenance
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Dispense medications and perform treatments in compliance with policy and procedures
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Collect health and status data for individuals;
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Ensure information is documented, communicated, and made readily accessible
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Identify acute problems and initiate intervention or referrals for needed medical services, confirming that follow-up care is pursued
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Support nursing leadership and training for staff; serve as an advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate health care treatment, health education, and other health related services
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Serve as a first responder for behavioral or medical crisis situations
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Maintain individual records and files; Performs data entry of medical information
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Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
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Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques;
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Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information;
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Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations;
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Aptitude to transcribe, read and comprehend the English language
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
- Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
· National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. · https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
Days off to be determined. Alternating weekends off.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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