MAB Community Services is a non-profit human service organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, adults with acquired brain injuries, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and students ages 13 to 22 who have a variety of learning challenges and behavioral health diagnoses. MAB is proud to have a team of enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about supporting individuals with a range of disabilities live full lives and who desire to grow professionally.

SUMMARY

Each per diem nurse will help assist in aspects of students care planning and support needs. In alignment with Ivy Street’s mission of being a transition-based program the nursing department aims to prepare and properly educate students on how to navigate the healthcare system and their own wellness needs. Some of these goals each nurse would work on include medication education, medication packing, making healthcare appointments, assisting with self-advocacy at healthcare appointments, communication with outside providers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ordering, administering, and managing medications and controlled substances through off grounds partnered pharmacy

• Monitoring student medication changes and side effects

• Assist with Case management and care coordination between the members of the students outside care team via appointment planning and organization

• Monitoring students’ overall wellness, and follow up on implemented care plan based on individualized needs

• Providing health education and acting as a liaison with community physicians and health care providers

• Monitoring and preparing medications needed for off grounds trips and home visits

• Communicating with director of nursing, clinicians, and other support staff about health concerns and medical incidents

• Transportation and attendance at appointments when necessary

• General office inventory and upkeep

COMPETENCIES

GENERAL

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CASE MANAGEMENT SKILLS

CARE COORDINATION SKILLS

PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGEMENT

SUPERVISORY

LICENSSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION

• Massachusetts nursing license
• Valid MA driver’s license with clean driving record
• Up-to-date CPR certification

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatry unit, a therapeutic school, and/or with autism/youth with disabilities

In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookline, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN/LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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