This position services "NRS Nursing Cluster 6B" which are group homes located in Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Lowell.

The Registered Nurse II (RN II) acts as medical advocate and medical oversight person for residents in assigned work area. Incumbents within this title provide primary nursing care by assessing, recording health care, administering/supervising treatments, and monitoring Medication Administration Program (MAP) certified service providers in the delivery of health care supports to individuals in a group home. He or she will develop and implement health care plans according with Primary Care Provider (PCP) orders and Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) and Northeast Residential Services (NRS) policies.

The RN II acts as medical advocate at appointments and through other communication with PCP. Incumbents facilitate communication of medical information to all aspects of the medical team. He or she will act as liaison for hospitalized residents for family members and/or residential service provider team members.

The RN IIs provide direct clinical supervision to LPN staff. Incumbents provide various trainings to staff within the assigned work area and must be available for trainings in other group homes when deemed necessary.

Basic familiarity with PC-based systems and software is required including use of e-mail. Additionally, NRS RN IIs utilize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ information systems “Home and Community Services Information System” (HCSIS) and Meditech. As part of daily assignments, incumbents may be required to drive between work sites on a daily basis and to perform other related duties as required. May also be on-call on rotating basis if no volunteers

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Pre-Hire Process:

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

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Education, licensure, and any required certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

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

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Employment and Staffing Unit at 978-774-5000.

Schedule:

Full-Time-40 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm

Friday Saturday off

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience .*

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

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.