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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Come join a friendly and inclusive team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for part-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Respite RN working 2nd shift at our Worcester site.

Worcester Respite is a 3-bed DMH referred program. Respite clients reside on the unit for a set amount of time agreed upon by the treatment team and work towards their individualized treatment goals. Goals often include stabilization, housing, employment, and continued sobriety. Treatment team meetings are held with community providers, family and support systems, and Respite supervisors to assist individuals in meeting their treatment goals. Clients on the Respite program are encouraged to attend day programs, appointments in the community and to maintain daily structure.

• Complete medical assessments of consumers. Works with individual consumers as a smoking cessation counselor.
• May lead educational oriented groups about medications and medical needs and concerns for both consumers and staff. Provide educational support to increase knowledge base of consumers and staff regarding medical conditions. Directs activities centered around primary prevention which may include organization, engagement in and transportation to physical activities with consumers.
• Contribute to development of treatment planning process particularly as related to medical issues and self-medication skills development and medical areas.
• Ensure healthful menu planning and nutrition education for staff and consumers.
• Report to Program Coordinator any personnel action required to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Attend teams, rounds, staff meetings, Infection Control Committee, case conferences, and collaborate with other providers as needed.
• Medical Assessments need to be written to meet standards and are submitted in a timely fashion. Reviews medical records on all of the Respite consumers.
• Provide ongoing risk management. Coordination and support to program staff and consumers. Assist residential counselors in advocating for the consumers' medical needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in order to provide quality medical and medication service in Respite Beds.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

• Grade N08: Acute Care RN: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts.

• Previous clinical experience working with substance abuse and mental health required.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and ability to contribute to team objectives required.

• All bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in your own vehicle
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.