Nurse - RN and LPN

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Job description

Program Description:

Berkshire Meadows serves children and adults with complex medical and developmental differences. We operate 365 days a year with live-in residences, a school, day habilitation program, and off-campus housing. Our services include nursing, medical and allied health services (PT, OT, Speech). We hire caring, compassionate workers with a desire to make a difference in the life of individuals with limited communication, physical and cognitive skills. We value our employees with respect, flexibility, great pay and benefits and a fabulous team atmosphere.

Job Description:

The ideal licensed Registered Nurse or LPN will be caring, compassionate, consistent and reliable with a desire to make a difference in the life of individuals with limited communication, physical and cognitive skills. Must be a team player capable of effectively working across departments, providing a positive and supportive environment. Engages and promotes joyful interactions with all students, clients and staff at Berkshire Meadows. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, follow policies about medical and clinical care, and have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administration and documentation of medications
• Follow all procedures related to authorization, monitoring, physician's orders, observation, and documentation
• Acting as an advocate while accompanying students on medical appointments
• Working as a team to support best treatment plans

3 Shifts Available:

ü Day: 6 AM to 2 PM

ü Evening: 2 PM to 10 PM

ü Overnight: 10 PM to 6 AM

Requirements:

• Massachusetts RN or LPN license
• Current certification in CPR (Training provided if needed)
• Must be able to work alone unsupervised
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.
• Meet programs background and driving record check requirements
• Maintains valid driver's license.

· Full-time Position: 32 or 40 hours per week (Weekend and Holiday shifts required).

· All new employees will be required to provide proof within 6 weeks of hire that they are fully vaccinated against Covid.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Competitive

Excellent Benefits: 100% Paid full Family dental insurance; Annual 401k match up to $800/year starts after first 4 weeks of employment; Fully funded Company pension plan; Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year; Life insurance; Paid Family & Medical Leave Program (PFML) and LTD Insurance; Low cost health insurance (additional $1/hour if medical &dental coverage waived).

JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.