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Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while working with a dynamic team of nurses by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working!

JRI’s Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Multiple options for flexible schedules to accommodate work life balance. Full-Time and Part-Time options available. Nurses must be willing to travel in the Metro West area. Choose whether to travel between all Metro West area group homes, or specialize in homes in just one or two towns, such as Framingham, Ashland, Westborough, and Marlborough.

Salary: $27.50 - $38.25/hr

• YOU will serve people living in a number of group homes.
• YOU will schedule and complete wellness visits for fragile or high risk individuals.
• YOU will complete full body assessments as needed and document assessments through progress notes.
• YOU will provide routine medical care and respond to medical emergencies during scheduled hours. And notify Manager On-call or Director of Health Care of urgent issues.
• YOU will administer medications and treatments. Follow doctor’s orders and individual medication awareness programs; assess for possible side effects; complete documentation; verify the narcotics count. Prepare a list of medications and treatment items needed.
• YOU will consult daily with Direct Care and Supervisory staff in regards to specific directions for individual care.
• YOU will train Direct Support Staff in annually required topics, such as vital signs, and administering epi-pens.
• YOU will schedule and complete program site audits of medication administration records.
• YOU will assist with daily living and personal care activities for individuals in their group homes.
• YOU will comply with DDS and DPH regulations for professional medical practice and care through proper documentation, assessment and treatment.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Current professional RN or LPN license in Massachusetts.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Experience with people with multiple medical and behavioral needs.
• Experienced in field of Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, or Elder Care preferred. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds including those of different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation identities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to drive for work.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.