Registered Nurse - Early Intervention (FT/PT)

Description

For over fifty years, Partners in Child Development (PCD), a nonprofit human services organization, has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children ages birth to 12 and their families.

Learn more about PCD’s mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child.” and our truly unique licensed programs that MA Governor Charlie Baker called, “one of the best programs of its kind in the Commonwealth.”

Our Early Intervention program serves a remarkable 95% of all Greater Lawrence children who are referred to our Early Intervention services! Our Early Intervention program provides support services and resources in Methuen, North Andover, and Andover.

All new hires participate in a paid onboarding program learning how Early Intervention helps children and families in a home-based setting or at our childcare center. As a member of a cross-functional team you will establish supportive working relationships, participate in personal development and mentoring programs, as well as create your own flexible work schedule.

The Job

The Registered Nurse (RN) as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing in-home and childcare center EI services for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability. The RN conducts assessments, implements health care plans, responds to condition changes, and interprets medical diagnosis and treatment plans. The RN contributes to the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) including strategies and family outcomes to address the child’s individual needs. The RN provides services to clients through coordination and collaboration with team members, public/private and community service providers.

Our organization provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development. This position can be either full or part time.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers/.

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
• Time Off: Up to 3 weeks’ vacation & up to 2 weeks’ sick time based on your work schedule
• Medical: Numerous plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement
• Staff Development & Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Must hold current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5. Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child’s functioning and development.
• Must hold current, valid driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and compassion for children and families.
• Sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members and other professionals.
• Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking.
• History of maintaining client confidentiality, professional boundaries, displaying integrity, and credibility.