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The Arc of Opportunity Residential Nurse Case Manager in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
$3500 Sign On Bonus for New Hires!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hr/week)
Make a Difference at The Arc of Opportunity!
The Arc of Opportunity is a civil and human rights movement, supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in North Central MA. You will be joining a network of over 600 national state and local chapters committed to providing the best quality of life through our multitude of programs, services, and opportunities. We believe that ever employee is invaluable and encourage their personal and professional growth. With excellent salary and benefits, including generous paid time off, we prioritize the well-being of our staff.
What is Nursing in Residential Programs at The Arc of Opportunity?
The nursing staff in our Residential Programs provide high quality medical care and guidance to the programs participants to ensure individuals receive the upmost standard of healthcare. The Residential Nurse Case Manager monitors the health care status of program participants for assigned residential programs, specifically our homes that support individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI homes). We have five ABI homes, typically with five residents in each home.
What Does the Residential Nurse Do?
(Full list of responsibilities can be found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQfMIsfD4Mt0hQEBASFQdNQhpkyiYtpjW_xf_bJUVh5tk8-b2YT57jaDqHuLgH9C3sjCXS2s0C20WEN/pub) )
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides, advocates for, and monitors specialized and routine medical care to ensure that participants receive normative quality care, treatment, and respect in the community
Acts as liaison with local hospitals for admissions, course of hospitalization and discharges as well as general improvement of service delivery/coordination in conjunction with the Division Director of Nursing Services
Provides consultation, case management and site visits as required
Conducts Quarterly Health Care Review and Medication Administration audits for assigned programs
Why Work for The Arc?
We understand the importance of a work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule within a Monday-Frid ay 8:00am-4:00pm framework. Taking time off when needed is encouraged, ensuring you can maintain a healthy work-life integration. We offer comprehensive benefits packages such as 12 Paid holidays, $3500 Sign-On Bonus, vacation & sick time, paid training, 401k, health and dental insurance, employee assistance program, financial wellness program etc.
Qualifications :
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing
Associates in relevant field is required, Bachelor’s in relevant field is preferred.
A minimum of two years prior experience with elderly or individuals with disabilities
Proven ability to utilize electronic health record systems to monitor compliance (currently iCentrix and HCSIS)
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
40 hr/week