Nurse Manager

• Identify health related needs, monitor health status and work with staff, physicians and allied health professionals to formulate, coordinate and implement health related treatment plans and or protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to funders regulations, CARF, and DPH Medication Administration Program policies and regulations.
• Provide direct care and support to individuals served as needed, including ADL care, transportation, and community outings.
• Provide accurate, and timely health related updates on individuals served to stakeholders including families, funders, guardians, and BAMSI team members.
• Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are available as needed.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharges.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans, and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.

• Supervise nursing staff.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring nurses within the program.
• Identify and provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (e.g., health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.).
• Provide oversight of daily operations in absence of supervisor or designee, as requested.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to provide guidance for direct care staff and nursing staff, including implementing the progressive discipline process and recognition of staff.

• Maintain medication books, house log books, etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations.
• Ensure safety standards and infection control procedures are followed.
• Complete accurate written reports, assessments, etc.

• Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
• Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
• Provide 24 hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage, provide medical support, and access to resources.
• Rotate schedule to work holidays as needed.

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing care.
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record
• Basic computer literacy , including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, and receive and send electronic mail, as needed, is required.
• Effective critical thinking, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

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