Nurse Consultant - RN (LTSS Residential Boston)
Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places To Work,
Bay Cove Human Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation
that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and their
families who face the life-long challenges of developmental
disabilities, aging, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction.
We have a wide variety of programs available to our clients
including residential services, employment support, and day
habilitation programs. Bay Cove's 2,000 highly trained employees
serve more than 20,000 individuals and their families each year at
more than 160 different program sites throughout Greater Boston and
southeastern Massachusetts.Nurse Consultant - RN (LTSS Residential
Boston)Schedule: M-FSalary: $76,000Responsibilities:The Nurse
Consultant (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care,
monitoring the health care of individual assigned caseload in the
Brockton Area (with our subsidiary Growthways, Inc.) and assisting
them with accessing appropriate health care. The Nurse Consultant
is also responsible for monitoring the medication system and
providing health related training to staff and individuals. The
Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the clinical supervision
of LPN's in the assigned caseload. The Nurse Consultant contributes
to Bay Coves mission by providing effective and compassionate
services and through advocacy, education and leadership. This is an
exempt position, and does require on-call consultation and
responsibilities. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of
LPN(s) in the assigned caseload when applicable. Essential
Functions of the Position:Actively participate on clinical teams,
consult with Program Director(s), Senior Program Director(s) and
Nurses to advocate for health and wellness needs of individuals in
programs through on going consultation with program management,
staff/clinical meetings, and supervision.Monitor, evaluate and make
recommendations regarding medical issues.Facilitate communication
with program staff and medical professionals including meeting with
them as necessary, regarding medication and or health care needs of
individuals.Advocate for access to high quality health care for
individuals.Provide training to staff and individuals on health
care topics, such as diabetes blood pressure monitoring, insulin
management, g-tube and j-tube feedings, skin care, health care
documentation, etc.Complete documentation and maintain records such
as nursing notes, health care assessments, or health care treatment
plans.Monitor medical record keeping systems and Medication
Administration Program (MAP) to ensure compliance with all State
and Federal regulations.Provide direct nursing care to individuals
as needed.Provide clinical supervision of LPNs in the assigned
caseload when applicableAct as on-call consultant to staff on a
rotating schedule.Performs all other duties and projects as
assigned by the DHS or VP of LTSSQualifications:Massachusetts
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Proficient in clinical and
professional interpersonal skills, verbal, writing, and computer
skillsValid Driver's licenseUse of personal cellular telephone and
vehicle for work purposesDriving License Required?
YesBenefits:Excellent benefits package including health and dental
insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement/remission,
paid vacation & holidays, sick time pay, and employee referral
bonuses.TO APPLY:Apply online by going to
https://www.baycove/org/apply/index.cfm?pid=10412.Bay Cove Human
Services, 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114Bay Cove is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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