Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse to join our team at Rogerson Communities. As a Nurse in our Adult Day Program, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our participants.

• Evaluate prospective participants for admission to the Program and assist in obtaining and reviewing their medical information.
• Assume responsibility for the admission of all new participants to the program, including physical assessments, implementation of all necessary documentation, and initiating a plan for med administration if needed.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the nursing components of a multi-disciplinary care plan for each participant.
• Maintain all medications, med documentation, and administration in compliance with DPH and Mass Health regulations.
• Assume responsibility and/or supervise the writing of monthly nursing notes on all program participants, any nursing notes needed for any emergent or ongoing issues, and any incident reports.
• Provide direct medical care and supervise direct care by other nurses for all participants, including assessment of emergent issues, individual counseling on nutrition and health issues, administration of medication, and coordination of care with all other care providers.
• Supervise the PA's and assist the participants with any Activities of Daily Living, including toileting, incontinence care, ambulation, transfer, and eating.
• Work directly with the Kitchen Coordinator in assessing that all meals meet dietary requirements, both in general under regulations and individually for each participant's medical needs.
• Assume responsibility and oversight of all documentation and requirements related to nursing regarding the Mass Health and SCO authorizations for all participants on a monthly basis.
• Work with Compliance to train and supervise on all issues regarding OSHA regulations and other health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in ADHP to provide training and orientation for staff in areas such as health issues in the elderly and disabled populations, body mechanics in transferring and ambulation, personal care, assistance with ADL's, therapeutic communication, and behavioral issues.
• Responsible to maintain program of Nursing Competencies as well as the Nursing portion of the PA Competencies, initial training, and yearly reviews.
• Responsible to supervise nursing and medical students.
• Review nursing time sheets and submit them for approval every 2 weeks.
• Attend all relevant meetings, including clinical, Operations, Compliance, Regulations, MADSA, and all others that apply to the Nursing Management Role.
• Monitor medical supplies and order as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical team, Program Director, Admissions Coordinator, CEO, CAO, Funding, and Communications personnel of Rogerson Communities for any emergent or policy issues that arise regarding client care or ADHP Operations.

• Registered Nurse, or LPN licensed in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with elders and adults with physical or cognitive impairments.
• Sensitive to the needs of elders of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a multidisciplinary team leader.
• Some supervisory experience with other nurses and direct care staff preferred.

Rogerson Communities is committed to providing the people it serves the highest quality of care. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.