This position is located at the Hogan Regional Center (1 HC)

The Registered Nurse II (RN II) is an excellent opportunity for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career and broadening their nursing experience within the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The RN II will provide nursing care and oversight to individuals located at the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers, MA.

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

• Implements the acute and long-range nursing care plan by providing direct and indirect nursing services to minimize residents’ actual or potential health care problems.
• Collects, communicates, and records data about health and functional status of individuals by interview, examination, and review of record and reports in order to identify actual or potential health problems
• Evaluates the residents’ response to nursing interventions by using current data to determine if expected outcomes are achieved. Initiates and completes documentation that reflects high quality nursing assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Provides training for peers, interdisciplinary team members, and direct care staff by demonstration, formal and informal teaching, and by conducting case conferences in order to ensure that safe effective health care is provided. Trains direct care staff in Risk Management protocol to ensure that residents are provided with a safe environment.
• Articulates the health care needs of residents to the members of the interdisciplinary team by participating in team meetings in order to ensure holistic active treatment programs are developed for residents
• Assigns tasks, or delegates care, based on the needs of the individual and knowledge and skill of the LPN I, LPN II, or RN I.
• Interacts with residents by demonstrating acceptance of them as unique, worthwhile, and important individuals in order to develop a trusting relationship.

This is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff position. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours per week).

11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Days off during the week to be determined.

Alternating weekends off.

About the Agency:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Pre-Hire Process:

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
• If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

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

If you have any questions you may call Employment and Staffing at 978-774-5000.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

• Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!