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Position:Registered Nurse
Reports to: Chief Program Officer and Director of Residential Services
Hours: Per-diem
Location: All Residential Programs
Triangle’s Mission:
Through support, challenge, and opportunity, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. We are committed to helping the world realize that we are all people with ability.
Position Overview:
Triangle has an exciting opening for a Registered Nurse to support our Residential homes in Massachusetts. This position will assist our individuals in maintaining and sustaining great physical and emotional health. This position requires an active RN license.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, pharmacies and other medical services and provide direction of care to staff/individuals.
Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop participants plan of care and coordination of services.
Direct managers and staff to prepare paperwork and oversee individual’s appointments including any follow ups needed.
Monitor and the ordering and administration of medications to ensure safety and compliance including medication and treatment communication charts.
Participate in hospital discharge planning, hospice intake and VNA supports within the community.
Verify healthcare binders are kept organized and current and ensure healthcare records are entered in HCSIS and kept up to date.
Facilitate health education and teaching to direct care staff and participate in other trainings/meetings required within department.
Periodically visit all assigned residential sites to review medications and talk with staff about any issues or educational needs.
Conduct medical audits to ensure compliance, safety and wellbeing of all involved.
Travel to surrounding areas including Malden, Reading, Saugus, Danvers, Stoneham, Melrose and Peabody (and other areas as sites open/change)
Qualifications
MA RN License (required)
Knowledge of case management systems, community service and delivery systems for DD population (required)
