The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
• Assists in the training of staff (C.N.A.s, LPNs) appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and providing necessary medical/nursing care.
• Supports the Nurse Manager-BID in managing staff clinical performance. In conjunction with the PD, provides direction, training, and coaching; implements recognition and rewards programs.
• Completes comprehensive medication and documentation reviews on-site for persons served in accordance with MAP
• Delegates care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities. Provides ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination/scheduling of care for individuals served.
• Completes Nursing assessments for complex persons served as directed by the Nurse Manager and during vacancies.
• Updates electronic health care records with medical documentation as needed
• Participates in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning.
• Provides outreach and creates environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered. Communicates with individuals and families in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
• Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served.
• Fosters teamwork and leadership in work groups. Serves as, role model, and change agent.
• Serves as a resource for program staff, family and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers.
• Ensures program quality and achievement of goals and objective, as well as managing quality improvements.
• Provides on-call back up and on-site support and intervention, when necessary.
• Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with Massachusetts Nursing Practice ACT and MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Vinfen policy. Ensures program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
• Maintains and enhances staff’s knowledge of human services issues, trends, and techniques.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of human services relative to current assignment
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
• Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
• Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of decision-making processes and ability to communicate same
• Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff
• Ability to balance many competing priorities
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

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Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Typical Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience in acute or chronic care setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing practice, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills required. Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in the human service field.

Preferred /Required Education:
Associate’s degree in Nursing is preferred; Education or degree in another field may be considered as experience if relevant.

Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. 
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. 
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. 
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. 
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Required Certifications:
CPR required within 2 weeks of hire
Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire

Required Credentials/Licenses:
LPN in Massachusetts required.
May be asked to obtain CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist)