Registered Nurse (Auburn, MA) - Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Registered Nurse

Auburn, MA

ABOUT US

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes.

Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Registered Nurse (Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)

Pay Range: $78,400 Annually

Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Position Overview:

Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Shared Living Oversight specialist. In this role, the RN will provide oversight and support for shared living homes, working closely with individuals receiving services, their families, care providers, and service partners. The position focuses on developing and enhancing personalized services and relationships, and it does not involve skilled nursing activities/duties. If you are committed to fostering truly personalized care and support, we invite you to apply.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Intake and Assessments
  • Complete intake and assessments for new referrals and as required thereafter.
  • Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members' insurance coverage.
• Supervision, Training, and Evaluation
  • Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers.
  • Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care.
• On-Site Visits and Monitoring
  • Conduct on-site visits with each member per determined need and more often as needed.
  • Monitor the health status/general needs of all members and caregivers to ensure proper care delivery.
• Communication and Teamwork
  • Report changes in health status of any members to the member's physician, your Director, team members, and other pertinent parties.
  • Engage in teamwork, team communication, and communication with relevant parties, including agency employees, caregivers, families, guardians, people supported, and funding sources.
• Documentation and Discharge Planning
  • Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other requirements per service type.
  • Plan and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care.
• Educational Information and Training
  • Provide ongoing educational information and training to all members & caregivers on health and aging.
  • Conduct member-specific trainings and address seasonal and current health/public health conditions.
• On-Call System Participation
  • Participate in the on-call system as assigned.
• Drive and Weekend Work
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
  • Work weekends as required during the course of the year.

Qualifications:

• Current MA Registered Nurse License.
• Two years of recent experience working with elderly or disabled adults, or individuals diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
• Current MA Registered Nurse License.
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Background Check Required
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
• Computer and organizational planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior community experience with the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, and HCBS waivers ideal.
• Community experience that expands specifically to: the Department of Developmental Service, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community) beneficial.

Affirmative Action / EEO Policy:  

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Wellness, Civility, and Diversity:

“I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate.” – Nonotuck Employee

At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission. Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness: with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing.  In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility through the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility.

Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community.

Join Nonotuck Resource Associates and be a key player in providing oversight and support for shared living homes. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.