Director of Nursing Details

Director of Nursing

People Incorporated - Fall River, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Director of Nursing

SIGN ON BONUS****$5,000.00*****

Full time with Benefits

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

People, Incorporated is seeking a creative and forward-thinking professional with demonstrated accomplishments to serve as the Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the coordination, case management and oversight of health services for individuals within the Agency’s 24 hour, Residential Program as regulated by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) while ensuring and safeguarding individuals’ human rights, dignity and liberties. Provides supervision and leadership to Nursing Department staff, as well as oversight of program staff and individual healthcare trainings; including Medication Administration Program (MAP) training and compliance

QUALIFICATION

• Current unrestricted licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN), with a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science Nursing (BSN) degree or equivalent, masters preferred.
• 5+ year experience as Registered Nurse
• 5+ years’ experience in supervisory role
• 2-5 years’ experience with DPH Medication Administration Program (MAP) and population served, preferred
• MAP Trainer certification through Department of Developmental Services/DPH, preferred.
• Skill in consulting with medical professionals and advising others on medical and/or health-related issues.
• Skill in building, motivating, and leading teams.
• Ability to maintain reliable transportation and travel to local areas to include but not limited to: Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Taunton, and Mansfield.
• Ability to conduct Medication Administration Program training sessions, as needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret medical documents, professional journals, technical procedures and/or operational regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively.
• A qualifying criminal background check and driving record

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer – that means all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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