Registered Nurse, Springfield, MA

The Key Program is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (20-24 hours per week) to work in our DCF residential programs in Springfield, MA.  The work schedule would be consistent week to week and will be established based on the program's needs and candidates' preferences.  Each residential program provides services for up to nine adolescent age youth. 

Join a dedicated team of supervisors, clinicians, and direct care staff to maintain a trauma-sensitive, structured, and therapeutic environment where teens can thrive. Be a part of an organization that values employee well-being and promotes a positive work/life culture.

Overview of the RN Position

The RN is responsible for providing quality assurance by monitoring each residential programs' Medication Administration Program (MAP) system to ensure compliance with the Massachusetts DPH and DCF/DMH.  If the candidate is not a MA MAP Approved trainer, this training will be provided to the RN upon hire.   This is a highly administrative position but also provides opportunity to work directly with the children on individual needs and interests related to personal health and wellbeing.  

What Key has to offer:

Hourly wage: $41.50  

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel included.

What the RN brings:

The Nurse Monitor position requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with two years’ RN experience, must be 21 years of age or older, and have a valid driver's license and registered and insured vehicle for work use.

What the RN does:

The RN provides clinical monitoring of the Massachusetts Medication Administration Program (MAP) to address the distinct needs and challenges presented in administering medication to minors by (not all inclusive):  

• Observing all MAP Certified staff prepare and administer medication in a manner consistent with all MAP policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Verify HCP orders are current, properly transcribed, and are being administered accordingly
• Verify that medication is properly procured, counted and stored
• Reviewing documentation of medication being administered at the site to ensure that proper clinical protocols are in place and are being observed
• Ensures submission and follow-up of Medication Occurrence Reports and determine areas where further training or other intervention may be needed
• Communicate with State MAP Coordinators regarding findings relative to Technical Assistance reviews/audits performed at the site
• Works collaboratively with program supervisory and clinical staff to identify address, individually and collectively, medication administration-related training needs for certified staff
• Facilitate MA MAP Certification training and MAP recertification training to staff as well as other required trainings such as vital signs, Epi pen, routes, etc. 

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.  Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DMH, RI DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental/behavioral health services.    

Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country or ancestral origin, or veteran status.