Job Title: Nurse – UFR #107Reports to: Executive DirectorStatus: ExemptSalary Range: $58,656-$80,000Primary Responsibility: To ensure the good physical health of the youth as well as a healthy living environment. To provide guidance and support to staff in the school and residence as they support the overall health and well-being of the students in care.Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pmEssential Duties:* Schedule all physical and dental appointments and other appointments as needed* Consultation with primary care physicians and dentists for assessment of ongoing care and scheduling appointments with specialist as needed* Consultation with consulting psychiatrist for prescribed medications* Have prescriptions filled, prepare prescriptions for individuals and monitor the administration of prescribed medications by appropriate personnel* Provide education to staff on health issues as well as the side effects and the proper administration of prescribed medications* Maintain the Health Care Manual and update as necessary* Attend I.E.P. and treatment meetings/case conferences as requested* Available for consultation with families on health issues* Provide health education to youth as needed* Advise the Program Directors with reference to health issues in the physical site and program* Provide education to staff on nutrition and the need for the provision of nutritious meals* Attend quarterly case conferences and, as needed, weekly team meetings* Work with Nazareth's pediatrician and psychiatrists to review/update/approve Health Care Policy annually* Review Health Care Policy with all new staff and periodically train all staff as necessary related to health and medical needs of students* Performs and completes all other duties as assigned.In all areas, perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.Other Duties:* Maintain professional certification requirements* Maintain active certification in MAP, First Aid, CPR, CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention and attend all other required trainings* Available 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergenciesEducation* Master's Degree in NursingQualifications:* Licensed as a registered nurse by the MA Board of Registration in NursingKnowledge/Experience:* Knowledge of or ability to learn pediatric psychopharmacologyLicenses/Certification:* Licensed as a registered nurse by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing* Certified as MAP Consultant* Must have a valid driver's licenseSkills/Abilities:* Ability to balance competing demands of ongoing work and occasional emergencies* Ability to communicate and coordinate with other program staff within the agency, and willing and able to work as a team member* Ability to prepare comprehensive, articulate and legible reports* Ability to be flexible, sensitive, supportive to the needs of others and able to cope with emergencies* Must demonstrate maturity and ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations* Must demonstrate good judgment in decision making and determination of information that should be communicated to staff and other supervisorsPhysical/Mental Requirements:* Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual capacity in English/Spanish an asset.* Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone and in person.* Must be proficient in computer skills.* Must have manual dexterity and motor skills to grasp and lift objects up to 25 lbs.* Must be able to physically restrain individuals.* Must be able to bend and lift up to 25 lbs. to purchase and access program supplies and to handle documentation/case records.* Must be able to climb for entry and mobility throughout the buildings, which may have several levels of stairs.* Must demonstrate maturity and ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations.* Must be able to record clear messages and keep accurate records.* Must have mobility and own transportation mode both day and night in order to be able to travel between the agency and community locations to respond to emergencies.* Must be able to travel to various sites to attend meetings, conferences, and seminars.* Must be able to travel to collateral resources, hospitals, clinics, etc.* Must continue to achieve a satisfactory competency and performance evaluation annually.Job Type: Full-timePay: $58,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Vision insuranceApplication Question(s):* Will you be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) Background Check?* Do you have a clean driving record? If not, please explain any violations/citations including accidents.Education:* Master's (Required)License/Certification:* Driver's License (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Leicester, MA 01524: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person
