Overview:

BAMSI. Essential employees doing exceptional work.

BAMSI is now hiring LPNs and RNs for programs throughout Massachusetts. This is the perfect job for nurses who wish to truly know their patients and provide holistic health. Our nurses work with a team of caring and talented employees, providing medical care and fostering a social environment.

Join BAMSI, where employees turn houses into homes. We are looking to expand our family, a team of dedicated human service and healthcare professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and medical complexities in their homes. Nurses will provide and coordinate medical care, assist with activities of daily living, foster community connections, and individuals with developing and maintaining meaningful relationships.

Benefits:

• Tuition assistance and paid CEUs
• Career advancement
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Flexible work schedules
• Immediate access to your pay
• Generous paid time off
• Health/dental insurance, wellness activities, and more.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts nursing license
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Demonstrate proficiency in English
• Able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds

Go to www.bamsijobs.org to apply. BAMSI will respond to all applicants within two business days.

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  Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities:

• Identify health related needs, monitor health status and work with staff, physicians and allied health professionals to formulate, coordinate and implement health related treatment plans and or protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to funders regulations, CARF, and DPH Medication Administration Program policies and regulations.
• Provide direct care and support to individuals served as needed, including ADL care, transportation, and community outings.
• Provide accurate, and timely health related updates on individuals served to stakeholders including families, funders, guardians, and BAMSI team members.
• Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are available as needed.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharges.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans, and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.

• Assist with interviewing and hiring nurses within the program.
• Identify and provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (e.g., health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.).
• Provide oversight of daily operations in absence of supervisor or designee, as requested.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to provide guidance for direct care staff and nursing staff, including implementing the progressive discipline process and recognition of staff achievements.
• Supervise nursing staff.

• Maintain medication books, house log books, etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations.
• Ensure safety standards and infection control procedures are followed.
• Complete accurate written reports, assessments, etc.

• Perform other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
• Provide coverage at day habilitation programs or other residential programs as needed.
• Provide 24 hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage, provide medical support, and access to resources.
• Rotate schedule to work holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing care.
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record
• Basic computer literacy , including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, and receive and send electronic mail, as needed, is required.
• Effective critical thinking, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
• PPD screening required

EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.