Registered Nurse

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Norwood, MA is seeking Registered Nurses to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Registered Nurse (RN) you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will work in a coaching model, partnering with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, and family hours
• Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Generous vacation
• Personal time
• Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
• Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
• Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance
• Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Productivity Bonus Plan
• Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
• Paid professional license renewal fees.
• Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Other optional benefits:
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist and/or complete initial intakes and provide follow-up referrals and/or interagency service coordination as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments to determine the developmental needs of the child and the concerns and priorities of the family. The early intervention RN will focus on medical history, nursing assessment, as well as goals and objectives related to health, nutrition, and safety.
• Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) with families and collaborate with families to identify strengths and resources.
• Provide services using a coaching model with children and families according to their IFSP. This may include home visits, child groups and parent groups.
• Monitor developmental milestones and progress with parents/caregivers to inform ongoing need for direct service, consultation and/or assessment.
• Provide parent/caregiver education on health and safety issues during home visits or parent education groups.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate.
• Document all information necessary for the upkeep of client files.
• Participate in developmental screenings in the community.
• Attend program functions for clients and the public.

Position Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally informed services
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards
• Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Bilingual/Bicultural a plus

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.