Registered Nurse V

The Department of Developmental Services is seeking candidates to a Registered Nurse V (RN V) position within Commonwealth Community Services (CCS). This position functions as the Health Care Coordinator and is responsible for direct and indirect supervision of Nursing personnel; oversees the quality of health care provided to individuals and effectively utilizes the available resources.

Incumbents of this position provide consultation and clinical supervision to nursing staff; direct service providers and managers regarding complex clinical cases and treatment strategies.  Manages resources by providing direct clinical supervision to MAP RNIII’s, caseload RN II's and indirect supervision of RN I's and LPN's.  Maintaining direct involvement with and knowledge of the needs and health issues of the individuals supported by three residential programs consisting of 24 homes and the Medication Administration Program. 

Reviews and screens referrals to residential vacancies to ensure that appropriate supports can be provided.  Confers with management staff on a wide range of procedure and planning matters, including but not limited to; budgetary, administrative, clinical and professional, other impediments, constraints or supports needed to ensure adequate and appropriate health supports for individuals. 

Arranges for training on health-related topics. Perform related duties such as compiling statistics, preparing reports, reviewing and analyzing trends on health, safety or related topics within Commonwealth Community Services; review ISP, Healthcare records and other health related documents.  

Participate on DDS committees or task forces, receives information regarding health initiatives from Central Office/Regional Office and ensures distribution and implementation.  Implements and revises MAP procedures in Commonwealth Community Services; reviews all MAP audits to ensure compliance with MAP; makes recommendations for program improvement as needed, conducts individual and group supervisory meetings with MAP Audit/Training staff. 

Review Medication Occurrence Reports for licensed nursing staff, track license and CPR requirements for Commonwealth Community Services nurses, consult and work collaboratively with other Health Care Coordinators (RN V's) in the Central/West Region, consults with other key Central/West management and administrative staff as needed.

Please Note:

This position is located in the Commonwealth Community Services Program, based out of Northampton, MA, with travel throughout the Central/West region.

Schedule: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Days Off:  Sunday/Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services: 

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B