Day Program Registered Nurse RN

About us!

Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.

Why work for us?
Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:

| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

What you will do…

Our Day Program RN will assist the primary program Healthcare Coordinator in providing services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan. The RN will be responsible for communicating health care information to families and/or residential providers.

• The rate of pay is $41.00 per hour

Benefits offered...

• This is a full time, 40 hour position, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. There is no on-call, nights or weekends required.
• Tiered increase schedule for years of service, pending a performance evaluation.
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, 12 holidays.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance, employer paid life Insurance, and long term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan

You can make a difference by…

• Monitoring the health and well-being of individuals supported in the program. Providing health care services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the PCP, ensuring adherence to CARF, DDS, Medicaid and or DPH regulations.
• Ensuring daily management of medical needs and communication with residences, administering first aid when necessary, making sound judgments about care needed with individual injuries and illnesses, and providing follow up, as necessary.
• Providing direct support to individuals as needed.
• Providing physical support, assisting with lifting, and transferring members who have physical challenges as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license. New Grads welcome to apply!
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with individuals, families, physicians, service providers and case managers.
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI, and fingerprinting.