Nurse III Position
2 days ago
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a qualified nursing professional to fill the Registered Nurse III position. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Job Summary:The Registered Nurse III will provide consultation and oversight for the Medication Administration Program (MAP) in designated Commonwealth Community Services community homes. The incumbent will work with agency staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency in medication administration practices, providing formal and on-the-job training as needed.
Key Responsibilities:- Coordinates, implements, and supervises the administrative and clinical operations of the Commonwealth Community Services MAP program.
- Originates and updates agency MAP Provider Policies as needed.
- Maintains MAP Trainer certification and provides initial and ongoing training to agency staff.
- Completes regular reviews of the MAP program in each community home to ensure compliance with DDS and DPH policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Makes recommendations for program and staff improvement as needed, confers with management team on issues, and conducts individual and group supervisory meetings with community home staff.
- Performs related duties such as compiling statistics, preparing reports, and reviewing and analyzing trends on MAP-related topics within Commonwealth Community Services.
- Fosters high standards of resident care through the provision of diligent orientation and continuing education efforts of staff, including Healthcare Advocacy, Essential Skills, Infection Control, First Aid/CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Maintains personal/professional growth and proficiency by attending professional meetings, conferences, and continuing education programs to remain current with healthcare trends and contemporary nursing practices; maintains professional licenses and certifications, and shares knowledge with other staff within the department.
- Proficient understanding of the principles and practices of professional nursing, including standard nursing policies, emergency procedures, and other methods/techniques, including safe administration of medications.
- Experience in providing care for people with developmental disabilities, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.
- Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Possess creativity, integrity, and initiative; ability to provide critical thinking skills to address clinical issues.
- Competent in communicating information and subject matter expertise in a clear and constructive manner.
- Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care.
- Skilled at working independently and able to travel throughout the Central/West Region.
- Basic familiarity with PC-based systems and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Days Off:Sunday/Saturday Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the program.
About the Department of Developmental Services:The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members.
DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports.
The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
For more information about our agency and programs, visit:
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