Registered Nurse IV

The Department of Developmental Services is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to fill the Registered Nurse IV (RN IV) position in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office. The RN IV functions as a Health Care Coordinator for the Area Office and promotes health and safety by providing professional nursing consultation, education, training, resource identification and advocacy to individuals, families, vendors and DDS provider staff in the sixteen (16) cities and towns served in the Springfield/Westfield area.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• The Registered Nurse IV participates in clinical assessments; risk reviews and tracking; nursing home evaluations and diversion planning; death reports and mortality reviews; medication reviews in accordance with Medication Administration Program (MAP); consultation on aging, Alzheimer's and end of life issues; and other reviews and activities for individuals with high medical needs.

• RN IV works closely with the Area Office staff to plan and resolve issues involving individuals at high-risk due to complex medical needs.

• The RN IV acts as a liaison to other medical and clinical professionals and develops relationships with area hospitals and medical providers.

• The RN IV provides consultation and assistance to provider based nursing staff and facilitates communication and coordination with medical and psychiatric providers who may accompany individuals on visits to these professionals.

• The RN IV acts as a liaison during acute hospitalizations gathering and providing information through hospital visits, staff discussion and discharge planning meetings and home visits, particularly with the legal department and management team on end of life.

• The Registered Nurse IV will function as a member of the Area Risk Management Team; assess-medical, nursing, psychiatric issues and work with the Area Office Team to coordinate clinical services for individuals, write reports, and recommendations as needed; as well as perform other related duties as requested and assigned by the Area Director or designee.

• The RN IV will also provide individual-specific training and healthcare case review.

Please Note:

This position is located in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office, traveling to hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, etc., as the need arises across the region.

Schedule: FT 37.5 hr position

Days Off: Sunday/Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

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: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

· Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

· Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry

· Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

· National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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The Department of Developmental Services is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to fill the Registered Nurse IV (RN IV) position in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office. The RN IV functions as a Health Care Coordinator for the Area Office and promotes health and safety by providing professional nursing consultation, education, training, resource identification and advocacy to individuals, families, vendors and DDS provider staff in the sixteen (16) cities and towns served in the Springfield/Westfield area.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• The Registered Nurse IV participates in clinical assessments; risk reviews and tracking; nursing home evaluations and diversion planning; death reports and mortality reviews; medication reviews in accordance with Medication Administration Program (MAP); consultation on aging, Alzheimer's and end of life issues; and other reviews and activities for individuals with high medical needs.

• RN IV works closely with the Area Office staff to plan and resolve issues involving individuals at high-risk due to complex medical needs.

• The RN IV acts as a liaison to other medical and clinical professionals and develops relationships with area hospitals and medical providers.

• The RN IV provides consultation and assistance to provider based nursing staff and facilitates communication and coordination with medical and psychiatric providers who may accompany individuals on visits to these professionals.

• The RN IV acts as a liaison during acute hospitalizations gathering and providing information through hospital visits, staff discussion and discharge planning meetings and home visits, particularly with the legal department and management team on end of life.

• The Registered Nurse IV will function as a member of the Area Risk Management Team; assess-medical, nursing, psychiatric issues and work with the Area Office Team to coordinate clinical services for individuals, write reports, and recommendations as needed; as well as perform other related duties as requested and assigned by the Area Director or designee.

• The RN IV will also provide individual-specific training and healthcare case review.

Please Note:

This position is located in the Springfield/Westfield Area Office, traveling to hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, etc., as the need arises across the region.

Schedule: FT 37.5 hr position

Days Off: Sunday/Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

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.