Registered Nurse - Early Intervention
Thom Child and Family Services · Westfield, MA · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$62k–$67k/yrInternship
Thom Child & Family Services in Westfield, MA is seeking Registered Nurses to join their team as Early Intervention Registered Nurses (RNs). This role involves providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years) with or at risk for developmental delays, and their families.
About the role
You will work in a coaching model, partnering with parents and caregivers to deliver individualized, evidence-based services that prioritize families’ needs, culture, and values. Services are provided in both home and community settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist and/or complete initial intakes and provide follow-up referrals and 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, focusing on medical history, nursing assessment, and health, nutrition, and safety goals.
- Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) with families and collaborate to identify strengths and resources.
- Provide services using a coaching model with children and families according to their IFSP, including home visits, child groups, and parent groups.
- Monitor developmental milestones and progress with parents/caregivers to inform ongoing need for direct service, consultation, 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.
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.
- Adherence to all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
- Good computer skills and strong documentation skills.
- Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Bilingual/Bicultural is a plus.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules: Full-time, part-time, per diem, and family hours.
- Health and dental insurance, including fitness benefits and a wellness incentive program.
- Generous vacation, personal, and sick time (80–96 hours annually).
- Paid holidays (10–12 days).
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Section 125 flexible benefits plan (medical and dependent care).
- Employer-sponsored long-term disability, life, and 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.
- Optional benefits: Short-term disability, accident, and cancer insurance.
Pay
$62,000 to $67,000 yearly salary, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.