Registered Nurse Monitor, Methuen, MA Job at Key Program, Inc.
About Key and the RN Position:
The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist children, youth, and families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.
Key is seeking a full time (32-40 hours per week) Registered Nurse to split their time between two DCF adolescent residential programs in Methuen and one DCF residential program in Worcester. Each program serves up to nine (9) youth. The work schedule is Monday – Friday with a half hour lunch break and offers a flexible start and end time (for example: 7:30am – 4pm; 8:30am – 5pm; 9:30am – 6pm; or 10:30am – 7pm). A weekend day shift may be considered.
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 Massachusetts DPH and DCF/DMH. This is a highly administrative position with minimum direct patient care, except for medical consultation and advocacy, and emergency assistance.
What Key has to offer:
Hourly wage is $40 per hour with a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurances within the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network; life insurance; tuition assistance for any type of course; paid time off benefits including vacation, holidays, sick and personal time; retirement program; wellness benefit; EAP; pre-tax childcare, free CEU’s, and more!
$3K HIRING BONUS!
Receive $1,500 at both 3 months and 6 months of successful employment!
What the RN brings:
The Nurse Monitor position requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with two years' RN experience. All candidates must be 21 years of age or older; have a valid state driver's license; and, have a legally registered and insured car for work use. Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. If the candidate is not currently a MAP Approved Trainer, training will be provided.
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 medications 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
- Verifying HCP orders are current, properly transcribed, and are being administered accordingly
- Verifying that medication is properly procured, counted and stored
- Reviewing documentation of medications 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
- Communicates with State MAP Coordinators regarding findings relative to Technical Assistance reviews/audits performed at the site
- Works collaboratively with program supervisory staff to identify and address, individually and collectively, medication administration related remedial training needs for certified staff.
- Provide education to staff on clients’ medical diagnosis and treatment protocols
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 of ancestral origin, or veteran status.
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