Nurse Consultant - ACCS - Team 4 ( SIGN ON BONUS )
Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Bay Cove Human Services has been recognized by the Boston Globe
as one of the Top Places to Work in 2021. This is the sixth year
that Bay Cove has been acknowledged for this distinction. Sign On
Bonus: After the first 6 months, receive a bonus of $2,500 After
the first 12 months, receive a bonus of $2,500 Mission Statement:
Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges
and realize personal potential. Job Summary: As a member of the
multidisciplinary ACCS Integrated Team, the Nurse Consultant is
responsible for promoting the overall health and wellness
activities of Persons served by the Integrated Team. The Nurse
Consultant is responsible for monitoring the Medication
Administration Program (MAP), for promoting engagement, wellness,
and independent living skills for Persons, and for providing
support during times of transition, training staff and providing
on-call consultation. The Nurse Consultant contributes to Bay
Cove's mission by demonstrating respect for all pathways to
recovery, by serving as a Person's advocate and by assisting
Persons in developing goals in order to achieve greater
independence and improved quality of life. This is an exempt
position. Supervisory Responsibilities: At the discretion of the
ACCS Assistant Directors and the Director of Health Services
Essential Functions of Position: Promote and ensure overall health
and well-being of Persons consistent with the SAMHSA Eight
Dimensions of Wellness. Provide direct treatment to Persons to
enhance and develop their level of engagement, assist with skill
building specific to activities of daily living and healthy
decision making, including expanded physical activity, smoking
cessation, harm reduction and abstinence from substance abuse
Utilizes recovery-oriented language and principles in all
communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and
collaterals Promote independent living skills relating to
medication management and self-administration, including
psychoeducation specific to making informed decisions about
treatment and self-care, self-advocacy, and self-administration of
medication. Provide enhanced support to Persons during times of
transition in and out inpatient hospitalizations, skilled nursing
facilities, the criminal justice system, periods of homeless and
other housing transitions to other levels of community living.
Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to
ensure access to appropriate medical, clinical, self-help, and peer
modalities during times of crisis, care transitions, other life
transitions and changes in health status. Assist Persons with
coordination of their health care including the maintenance of good
communication between all involved care agencies, individual
providers, emergency rooms, stabilization units and skilled nursing
facilities. Facilitate communication with medical professionals
including meeting with them as necessary, regarding medication
and/or health care needs of Persons served. Provide training to
staff and individuals in health care, such as blood pressure
monitoring, diabetes, health care documentation, etc. Act as on
call consultant to staff on a rotating schedule. Provide oversight
of the Medication Administration Program (MAP) and provide
additional MAP Training to staff when indicated. Perform other
duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements for the Position:
Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse required A minimum of one
year of nursing experience required At least one year of experience
working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental health issues
strongly preferred. Strong commitment to the right of each Person
with mental health challenges to live in community residences, to
work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate,
competent, and continuous supports and services of their own
choosing. Professional writing and verbal communications skills.
High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time
management skills. Proficiency in word processing and other
computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
Ability to climb stairs and carry up to 40 pounds, as well as the
physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as
needed. Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
Valid driver's license preferred. Bilingual candidates encouraged
to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in
certain essential languages. A COVID-19 vaccination is a
requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable,
contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the
allotted time frame. Mission Traits: Utilizes a flexible and
responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all
individuals. Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work
role, and advocacy. Promotes diversity and inclusion of all
individuals. Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with
stakeholder/ partners. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Bonus/Commission: No
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