Nurse Consultant - RN - DS Residential Centralized Costs

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Unique and exciting nursing position with Bay Cove Developmental Services. Come be a part of our dedicated and caring nursing team and partner with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities living in the Boston area (Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop and Dorchester, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain). Typically a caseload is about 10-12 homes. 

Schedule:

• Full Time Exempt – 40 hours per week with some limited on-call consultation and associated responsibilities (approx. once every 7 weeks).
• Flexible Scheduling – typically Monday-Friday 9 – 5 or 10-6

Ideal Candidate: 

Someone who is passionate about DD Nursing and is a strong advocate for adults with disabilities. Someone who is compassionate, an excellent teacher/trainer in informal settings as well small classroom settings, and is a team player. Someone who possesses basic computer skills for record keeping, documentation, email, etc. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus.
 
Job Summary: 

The Nurse Consultant (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care, monitoring the health care of individuals in the assigned caseload and assisting them with accessing appropriate health care. The Nurse Consultant is also responsible for monitoring the medication system and providing health related training to staff and individuals. The Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the clinical supervision of LPN's in the assigned caseload. The Nurse Consultant contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by providing effective and compassionate services and through advocacy, education and leadership. 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of LPN(s) in the assigned caseload if applicable.  

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Actively participate on clinical teams, consult with Program Director(s), Senior Program Director(s) and Nurses to advocate for health and wellness needs of individuals in programs through ongoing consultation with program management, staff/clinical meetings, and supervision. 
• Monitor, evaluate and make recommendations regarding medical issues.
• Facilitate communication with program staff and medical professionals including meeting with them as necessary, regarding medication and or health care needs of individuals.
• Advocate for access to high quality health care for individuals.
• Provide training to staff and individuals on health care topics, such as diabetes blood pressure monitoring, insulin management, g-tube and j-tube feedings, skin care, health care documentation, etc.
• Complete documentation and maintain records such as nursing notes, health care assessments, or health care treatment plans.
• Monitor medical record keeping systems and Medication Administration Program (MAP) to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Provide direct nursing care to individuals as needed.
• Provide clinical supervision of LPN’s in the assigned caseload
• Act as on-call consultant to staff on a rotating schedule.
• Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by the DHS, Dir. Care Coordination or VP of Developmental Services

Requirements for the Position:

• Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Proficient in clinical and professional interpersonal skills, verbal, writing, and computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Use of personal cellular telephone and vehicle for work purposes 

Mission Traits:

• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency. 
•  Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals. 
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy. 
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals. 
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners 

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate:$94,640 annual salary