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Open Sky Community Services DDS Day Program - Registered Nurse (35 Hours) in Wrentham, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $32.00/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an environment that is not an office or hospital setting? Are you looking for the ability to make connections with your patients and work within an innovative, person-centered domain?Workdays can be a challenge at times, however, with a pace slower than a hospital setting and the ability to work with people on a long-term basis, Open Sky nurses are provided a unique opportunity for those who are looking for a clinically based, supportive and nurturing role. We provide opportunities for nurses that are beyond the four walls of an institutional setting, as you work within residential and community settings, focusing on recovery-based care.
In this RN position, you will have the unique opportunity to split your expertise between two day programs: the Adult Learning Center and Community Connections. Community Connections currently serves adults between the ages of 23-66 with a primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities. Some individuals may also have mental health diagnoses and/or physical challenges. The Adult Learning Center is currently serving adults between the ages of 23-85 with a diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and some physical challenges. These programs provide supports including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing oversight, functional skill development, communication, socialization, community membership, and self-advocacy.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Provide training and consultation to programs regarding medical issues, procedures and techniques, and health and wellness practices.
Assess and provide individualized education related to person’s health and disease processes; reinforce wellness and preventative health measures.
Review clinical records on a regular basis to ensure adequate services and supports are provided, including any applicable medical interventions, tests, or preventative care as necessary.
Provide oversight to the Medication Administration Program and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Supervision of the Licensed Practitional Nurse team.
Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, required.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history, required.
Excellent assessment, documentation, and verbal communication skills, required.
Experience with adults with mental health and psychiatric disorders, preferred.
About Us
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. PM24
Job ID2024-8920
CityWrentham
StateMassachusetts