Each full-time nurse will be part of ~10 students’ mini team, following their overall progress, communicating needs to other team members, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team that includes a social worker, teacher, OT, SLP, and vocational on student’s general needs. In alignment with Ivy Street’s mission of being a transition-based program the nursing department aims to prepare and properly educate students on how to navigate the healthcare system and their own wellness needs. Some of these goals each nurse would work on include medication education, medication packing, making healthcare appointments, assisting with self-advocacy at healthcare appointments, communication with outside providers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ordering, administering, and managing medications and controlled substances through off grounds partnered pharmacy
• Monitoring student medication changes and side effects
• Case management and care coordination between the members of the students outside care team
• Monitoring students’ overall wellness, implementing care plan based on individualized needs, and managing care plans
• Providing medication education and discharge planning to students
• Holds caseload and attend meetings for 5-7 students for individual care and transition coordination
• Providing training to staff in regard to specific protocols and policies for student care plans and medication administration
• Providing health education and acting as a liaison with community physicians and health care providers
• Supporting students in planning and preparing for their appointments
• Monitoring and preparing medications needed for off grounds trips and home visits
• Ensuring student files are up to date and in compliance with our licensing agencies
• Communicating with director of nursing, clinicians, and other support staff about health concerns and medical incidents
• Transportation and attendance at appointments when necessary
• General office inventory and upkeep
• Rotating schedule acting as on call nurse when no nurse is present on grounds

COMPETENCIES

GENERAL

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CASE MANAGEMENT SKILLS

CARE COORDINATION SKILLS

PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGEMENT

SUPERVISORY

LICENSSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION

• Massachusetts nursing license (LPN or RN)
• Valid MA driver’s license with clean driving record
• Up-to-date CPR certification

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatry unit, a therapeutic school, and/or with autism/youth with disabilities preferred
• New grads welcome to apply