Registered Nurse Manager

Position: Registered Nurse Manager (700)

Location: Westwood, MA

Job : 386-700

# of Openings: 1

Position:
Registered Nurse Manager

Job

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm

Salary: $95,000-$105,000 per year

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose.

We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring full time Registered Nurse Manager to work with Individuals with /DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.

• Responsible for assisting with all hands‑on direct care which includes but not limited to showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal‑time assistance
• Provide supervision, consultation, direction and training to the LPN’s.
• Directly supervises the LPN’s and RN’s at two or more locations.
• Provides preventive health maintenance (blood pressure check, monitoring weight, health and education) and treat any daily health care problems (including first aid and emergency problems).
• Provide educational training, counseling and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals, and provides regular in‑service training.
• Act as an agency wide resource person to program staff, individuals, families, and care providers regarding health issues and concerns.
• Maintain individual records related to medical and health progress, difficulties, and changes.
• Audits medications agency wide.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and MAP regulations.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Director or Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Attends meetings, in‑services, significant medical appointments, and case conferences as necessary.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and one year of experience.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks.
• Experience working with Individuals with /DD.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid MAP certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire:
  Dental, Vision and Short‑Term disability
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long‑Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at‑will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice.

Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.