Adult Program Nurse

Adult Program Nurse

Melmark is a not-for-profit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

About the role

The Adult Program Nurse is responsible for the identification, management and resolution of health problems of individuals in the adult day and residential program. In addition, he/she is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of individual health care appropriate to the ages and populations served. The Nurse maintains operational aspects of assigned individual health care areas and works collaboratively with the other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and resolve health problems of individuals in the adult day and residential program.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of individual health care appropriate to the ages and populations served.
• Maintain operational aspects of assigned individual health care areas.
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; Registered Nurse considered.
• Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Massachusetts Board of Nurse Examiners. A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark's Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.
• Skill(s): Strong general nursing skills with emphasis on the care of individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, neurologically or developmentally disabled. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a developmental disabilities setting with minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
• Interrelationships: Interacts with all members of the multidisciplinary treatment team as required for the individual.

Salary and Schedule

From $80-95k annually
Mon-Fri 8-4pm with occasional on call

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees