AFC Registered Nurse (Lowell, MA) - Lowell, MA

Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team. The RN will be responsible for providing nursing support based on the needs of our program and service model. This role does not involve skilled nursing activities but focuses on comprehensive care, assessments, and collaboration. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and support, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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

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

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.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with agency employees, caregivers, families, guardians, people supported, and funding sources.
• Documentation and Educational Support
• Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other requirements per service type.
• Plan and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care.
• Provide ongoing educational information and trainings to all members & caregivers on health and aging.
• Supervisory and On-Call Responsibilities
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned.
• Participate in the on-call system as assigned.
• Drive and Flexibility
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
• Work weekends as needed and be flexible to the demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Current MA Registered Nurse License.
• Two years of recent experience working with the elderly or disabled adults.
• 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.
• Overall knowledge of supporting individuals with Brain Injury or chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community beneficial.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
• Background check required.

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 of all 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 make a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.