RN Healthcare Supervisor *Update Salary!

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

The Registered Nurse, Health Care Supervisor oversees all health-care services provided to members under the direction of the Site Director . He/She provides in-service training on relevant medical and health-related issues and coordinates medical services with each member’s primary physician or medical clinic.

· Write reports, including daily logs, utilizing professional, appropriate documentation skills.

· Work in cooperation with Program administration to develop member skills in the areas of self-help, self-preservation, expressive communication, self-direction and activities of daily living.

· Assist and support individuals as needed with physical care. May include physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to a van, chair, toilet etc.

· Maintain individual’s confidential records.

· Assist individuals in making decisions about their daily routine/activities.

· Assure that individuals have access to communication with family, friends and significant others.

· Assist individuals with acute medical needs to participate in community events, volunteer sites, libraries, YMCA’s and any particular place of interest to them to enhance their therapeutic goals. May require use of

· personal vehicle if program vehicle is unavailable.

· Maintain appropriate certifications (i.e. RN Licensure, CPR, Safety Care, Human Rights, Etc.).

· Knowledge and understanding of principles of normalization, PBS, and human rights.

· Must have excellent communication skills dealing with staff, clients, healthcare providers, client’s guardians and families.

· Provide written documentation in individual’s file and Therap note on all medical issues regarding clients, with communication to Program Director, and the Developmental Specialist or Case Manager.

· Contact physicians, family/community residences, health care professionals and service coordinators as necessary regarding specific member medical issues only and relay or copy all correspondence to the Site Director.

· Concerns over client programming or staff related issues must be conveyed directly to the Site Director.

· Contact the Site Director in the event of tardiness or a call out (follow CCC policy procedure on notification of call outs or time off).

· Coordinate coverage for days off with per diem nurses and notify Site Director when coverage is obtained.

· Monitor the general health and well-being of each member on a daily basis and communicate any concerns/issues to the Site Director or Case Manager.

· Do not prescribe medication or attempt to diagnose any medical issue of any client. When concerns about an individual’s medical health arise, notify the Site Director first and then, under direction of the Site Director notify guardians, residences and/or healthcare provider.

· Obtain written approval from each member’s primary physician for program participation annually.

Related Work Experience

· At least one year’s experience in a community health setting.

· At least one year’s experience in training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Formal Education, Certification, Licensing

· Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing Program.

· Currently registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

· Valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $43