This position is located in Danvers, MA

The Department of Development Services (DDS), Northeast Region, is looking for a temporary Nurse Practitioner to work for the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers. The Nurse Practitioner shall assist in assuring that all patient care is consistent with our mission, with the philosophy of nursing, objectives for patient care, and standards of care/practice as identified by Nursing Administration. This Nurse Practitioner will develop, implement and maintain a therapeutic milieu which is demonstrated through nursing leadership of clinical practice, supervision of patients and staff education.

This position participates in direct and indirect medical care and health maintenance. He/She will also provide nursing services to clients within assigned areas and serves as a resource to unit staff in the planning, development, and evaluation of the medical care plan. As requested, the position will conduct audits and/or surveys. Additionally, the incumbent will function as a nurse responder for resident/staff medical emergencies. The position performs other required/requested duties.

Specialized Administrative and Clinical Responsibilities:

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect through interactions which affirm the individual’s needs and preferences and by optimally integrating the patient perspective into all facets of care; will advocate for patients, facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and assist patients in the exercise of their rights
• Assists in providing overall direction in the delivery of nursing/medical services by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing service delivery systems on the assigned division.
• Completes daily medical rounds to manage both acute and chronic health conditions
• Actively involved in the screening and admission of both planned and emergency admissions to the Evaluation Stabilization Units.
• Manages the health care maintenance services to assigned individuals.
• Manages/directs on site Neurology Clinic for assigned caseload.
• Participates in the Psychiatric Medication Review Committee
• Participates and plans for discharge to community residential programs.
• Responds and participates in implementing emergency interventions to manage violent behavioral events.
• Assists in providing clinical supervision to nursing staff.
• Assists in the provision of nursing care to individuals at the Evaluation Stabilization Unit.
• Attends divisional and facility meetings and serves as a member of facility committees.
• Participates in facility wide medical supervision
• Function as first responder for all medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Initiate CPR and first aid for acutely ill/injured people.
• Assess all acutely ill and injured people and work from protocols to determine treatment required.
• Assists in monitoring status of residents and identifies people in need of Risk Management.

About the Agency:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Pre-Hire Process:

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

Education, licensure, and any required certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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If you have any questions please contact the Employment and Staffing Unit at 978-774-5000.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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