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Registered Nurse - ACCS
Location:
Milford, MA
Description:
Love What You Do! Registered Nurse - ACCS August 2024 start date Riverside is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Adult Community Clinical Services team in Milford! ACCS Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community.Nurses will work with ACCS staff and Persons engaged in services to provide assessment, direct service, education and skills training, consultation and service coordination in the areas of medications, physical health maintenance, and wellness. Nurses will assist with response to urgent medical issues and will monitor and direct the program's compliance with all applicable regulations and policies related to medication managementResponsibilities include: Participate in assessment of initial and ongoing health care needs including through direct contact with Persons, review of records and discussion with health care providers Provide education and training and ongoing monitoring to staff and Persons engaged in services regarding treatment adherence, self-care and health maintenance activities. Promoting healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness including nutrition and food handling, personal hygiene, sex education, smoking cessation and regular exercise. Collaborate with programs in identifying, obtaining and coordinating care with necessary health care providers and in-home services (VNA, home health care) for Persons served Establish and maintains regular communication with regional DMH MAP coordinators, including regular attendance at scheduled meetings. Participate in the development of division policies and procedures that ensure program compliance with all applicable agency, DPH, DMH and other standards related to the health and safety needs of consumers, including management of medications. Monitor program compliance with applicable regulations regarding regular preventative health care for Persons. Reviews program response to Persons' acute and chronic health care needs as per emergency procedures and health care orders. Review Medication Occurrence Reports (MORs) to determine areas in need of improvement or further training Schedule: Full time, 40 hours. Monday through Friday Payrate: $79,268/salaried Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. Benefits include: Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care Eleven paid holidays Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee Learn more about our benefits and culture: Our Benefits Our Culture Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! Required Skills Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required Valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation required for local travel Required Experience Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts. Minimum of four years of experience, with progressive responsibilities in training, clinical assessment and management skills and providing services in community settings preferred. BSN preferred. Experience with individuals with mental illness, with at least one year of providing care to individuals with medical problems preferred. Knowledge of VNA system preferred. Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.PDN-9c6e4fb5-9473-47f3-90fb-b4b6e4710c27
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