Walnut Street Center is a nonprofit human service agency committed to the full continuum of support for adults with Intellectual Disabilities, empowering them to make more meaningful life choices. We provide this by offering quality, outcome-based services which meet evolving stakeholders’ needs and bring together caring, engaged, and informed family members, friends, community partners, and employees to support these individuals. We are currently seeking a Part-Time RN to join our growing team.
Summary:
The PT Nurse will provide quality support services to individuals as well as training to staff in Residential Services. This mainly consists of case management, and training supports in a group home setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the adult DD/ID population.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists individuals with activities of daily living which include but are not limited to; personal hygiene, self-care tasks, dressing.
- Maintain documentation in each individual’s file of any medical or health related recommendations made at periodic reviews.
- Train staff in relevant medical and health care procedures and provide consultation to staff in regard to medical issues
- Assist staff in obtaining MAP certification and recertification
- Occasional administration of medication if VNA is not available
- Ensures the accurate and timely completion and submission of paperwork including but not limited to quarterly reports, medical forms and assessments.
- Serves as a liaison between the agency and medical professionals as needed.
- Advises leadership and staff of any medical problems that may hinder and individual’s progress or that may be affected by activities at the program.
- Ensures the confidentiality of individual’s medical records by complying with all HIPAA regulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Full Job Description Available upon Candidate Request
Requirements:
- MA Nursing License (RN)
- At least 1 year in Community Health setting preferred
- Experience in DDS funded programs preferred
- MAP training experience, or willingness to become a certified trainer
- Valid Driver's License
- Covid-19 Vaccine Card
- Ability to pass background checks
- Prior experience working with the adult DD/ID population preferred
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
What Walnut Street Center Offers:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Community-minded, professional working environment
- Employee Tuition Assistance, Professional Development Programs
- Transportation and Employee Assistance Programs
Job Type: Part-time, flexible schedule
Location: Medford, MA and willingness to travel locally
Salary: $40-$50/hour DOE
Schedule: Part-time availability 16-20 Hours, willing to work a flexible schedule Monday-Friday.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Walnut Street Center, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against Covid19 or willing to undergo weekly testing?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nursing license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Medford, MA 02155: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
