Nursing Director (RN) - Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.

Overview:

$12,000 Sign on Bonus for New Employees * restrictions apply

        $3,000 at 30 days, $3,000 at 6 months and $6,000 after one year

 

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges.  Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

 

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

 

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours. 

Responsibilities:

General Statement of Duties:

Oversee the medical and nursing supports provided within assigned day and residential programs.  Provide clinical supervision to nursing staff.  Work collaboratively with team members to ensure the delivery of quality services. Provide ongoing trainings.

 

Direct Care & Coordination of Medical Services:

1. Identify health related needs, monitor medical status and work with staff, physicians and allied health professionals to formulate, coordinate and implement medical treatment plans for all individuals served.
2. Provide clinical and administrative oversight to programs regarding DPH Medication Administration procedures, protocols and compliance. Act as a MAP trainer and consultant.
3. Monitor the administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to funders’ regulations, CARF, and DPH regulations.
4. Provide concise, accurate, and timely medical updates on individuals served to stakeholders including funders, guardians, and BAMSI team members.
5. Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
6. Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are available as needed.
7. Coordinate and delegate responsibilities affiliated with hospital admissions and discharges using a collaborative approach.
8. Provide physical support, assistance with lifting and transferring individuals served who have physical challenges as needed.
9. Work with partnering home health agencies to secure assessments, therapies and equipment for individuals served.
10. Participate in the planning and oversight of programs in the absence of a Nurse Manager.

Staff Management & Development:

1. Assist with interviewing and hiring nurses within the program.
2. Identify and provide training to nurses and direct care staff.
3. Provide MAP and agency wide in-services and trainings as needed. Must be a MAP Trainer within 6 months of hire.
4. Collaborate with Assistant Directors to provide supervision and conduct performance appraisals of assigned RNs and LPNs in the day and residential system.
5. Provide 24 hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage, provide medical support, and access to resources.
6. Attend and coordinate meetings within the cluster.
7. In conjunction with staffing coordinators, hire, train, evaluate and supervise the assigned staff.
8. Collaborate with staffing coordinator to ensure that the centralized system for coordinating nursing coverage is implemented effectively.
9. Approve bi-weekly time cards, including the management of holiday coverage.
10. Review and update job descriptions as indicated.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years nursing experience or three (3) years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care.
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, receive and send electronic mail, work with the agency approved electronic health care record is required.
• Effective critical thinking, communication and writing skills.
• Must possess strong organizational, time management, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work within a team environment.
• Ability to push, pull and lift at least 25 lbs.

 

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

EEO:We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.EEO is the Lawhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfmReasonable Accommodations for Applying/RecruitmentReasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.