RN / Nurse Consultant

Bridgewell is seeking a dedicated part time RN / Nurse Consultant to coordinate health care services for individuals with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities living in residential group homes in Chelmsford, Ma. The position is 10 hours a week with a flexible schedule.

Bridgewell is a private, non-profit organization providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness throughout Northeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to help individuals achieve greater independence and be valued and respected by members of their communities. We provide education, rehabilitative, treatment and innovative support activities to achieve this mission. For fifty years, we have been providing quality services to more than 2,900 individuals each day in 18 communities north of Boston.

Job Summary: Responsibilities include: health care education, support and consultation for the individuals and their staff, advocacy and liaison with community health care providers, monitoring medical records, and medication administration. The position is Monday through Friday with some flexibility in hours, but must be able to work in the late afternoon. Paid on-call rotation once every 6-7 weeks.

Job Description: Provides, supervises, and documents health care services in accordance with appropriate state regulations, nursing standards, and Massachusetts RN license requirements. Abides by all agency policies and procedures.

Functions as an integral member of the staff teams of assigned group homes. Meets as needed with Program Directors and/or other team members to maintain continuity and consistency of care.

Acts as a liaison as needed to other community agencies and treatment providers regarding regular medical needs and care. Helps staff identify appropriate community health resources. Works collaboratively with the Program Director to facilitate discharges from health care facilities.

Provides consultation to DPH Medication Administration Certified Staff as needed.

Provides in-service education to individuals and/or staff on health issues.

Provides quality assurance reviews of medication systems and MAP compliance.

Collaborates with Program Director, Director of Healthcare, and other RNs to assess, organize, update, and maintain client health care and medication needs. This should include, but is not limited to:
• Individual client assessment
• Review of routine and other physical exams
• Review of physician ordered treatments
• Assurance of treatment follow-up and coordination of medical and psychiatric care
• Referral for additional treatment as needed with PACE, VNA, local hospital etc.
• Maintenance of medical charts.
• Problem solving with individuals and staff
• Motivation of individuals and staff
• Assistance in MAP systems, including QA checks, periodic assessment of client self-medication skills, submitting medication occurrence reports

Assists in the development of policies and procedures, which maintain quality of care and compliance with the Medication Administration Program.

Works collaboratively with nursing/healthcare staff of Bridgewell by participation in monthly nursing staff meetings, agency-wide healthcare planning, and on-call pager rotation.

Qualification: Associate or Bachelor’s degree and current registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. One year of experience working with individuals with mental health. Strong communication skills and the ability to teach small groups. One year of experience in a community health setting.


Bridgewell offers rewarding careers as well as a full range of comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and a generous time off plan for employees working 24 or more hours per week.

For immediate consideration, please click here:
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For additional information about Bridgewell, please visit us at: www.bridgewell.org

 
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