Registered Nurse (6942)

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Department: Residential

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Please note: This position is available for full-time hours at both our Brockton, MA and Needham, MA locations.

💙 Nursing with Purpose — Flexibility with Impact

Looking for a nursing career that offers more than the traditional clinical setting?

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization where your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Here, nursing is about more than clinical care — it’s about building relationships, promoting independence, advocating for individuals, and helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

✨ Enjoy a more flexible approach to nursing with scheduling options designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

✨ Manage a manageable caseload that allows you to focus on quality of care and truly get to know the individuals you support.

✨ Build meaningful connections with individuals, families, caregivers, and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

✨ Make an impact beyond the bedside by helping individuals achieve greater independence, wellness, and quality of life.

If you’re a compassionate nurse looking for purpose, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference, we’d love to have you join our team.

Bring your nursing skills. Bring your compassion. Make a difference every day.💙

Milestone/Retention Bonus

💰 $3,000 First-Year Bonus Opportunity
Receive up to $3,000 in additional compensation throughout the first year, distributed through regular bonus payments based on eligibility and continued employment.

• Please note that bonus payments are distributed throughout the first year and are subject to applicable eligibility and employment requirements, including the successful completion of all associated required trainings.

💚 More Than a Workplace — A Team That Cares

At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including:

🌿Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being.

🌿Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.

🌿Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year.

🌿Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

🌿Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most.

🌿Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the quality assurance of health care services, providing case management, clinical consultation, and training to staff, families, and individuals served by the Residential Department of CRC. The HealthCare Supervisor will directly supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) within the department. This role requires flexible hours to meet the needs of the individuals served.

Essential Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

Quality Assurance

• Develop and interpret medical/nursing policies and procedures to ensure consistent application across programs.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of health care record-keeping and develop tools for documentation.
• Develop individualized health care plans in collaboration with healthcare providers.
• Ensure proper implementation of health care plans by conducting audits and training program staff.
• Collect and analyze health-related data to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Organize and participate in interdisciplinary HealthCare Oversight Committees to review the health management of individuals within CRC.

Nursing Consultation, Case Management & Coordination

• Provide nursing consultation to program management, supervisory staff, individuals, and families.
• Serve as a resource for health care access, ensuring individuals receive appropriate medical care.
• Manage case coordination for individuals with complex or acute health care needs.
• Attend medical appointments and case conferences when complex health issues arise.
• Conduct on-site health assessments and treatments as needed.
• Assess individuals' ability to self-medicate and provide appropriate guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate quality care.
• Stay updated on third-party insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations to assist in coverage and benefits navigation.
• Participate in discharge planning for individuals transitioning into CRC residential homes.
• Develop systems for comprehensive oversight to ensure continuous quality improvement in health care services.

Health Care Training & Compliance

• Provide Medication Administration Certification (MAP) training for CRC staff, including exam preparation and refresher courses.
• Ensure compliance with MAP and Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
• Stay current with DDS, DPH, and MAP regulations to maintain CRC’s compliance.
• Conduct training on infectious disease management, epilepsy care, and modified diets.
• Participate in new staff orientation to educate on health-related practices.
• Collaborate with other CRC departments to ensure individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid and accompany individuals to emergency medical services as needed.
• Work with DDS and DPH health care personnel to refine community service health policies.
• Assist in ordering and managing health care equipment and supplies.

Required Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively across all levels.
• Teamwork & Cooperation: Works collaboratively with team members and leadership to achieve goals.
• Dependability: Completes responsibilities with accuracy and reliability.
• Communication: Clearly conveys information in both individual and group settings.
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes multiple tasks efficiently and adapts to changing conditions.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving: Demonstrates self-reliance and critical thinking in decision-making.
• Management & Leadership: Leads by example, supporting and enforcing agency policies.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Gathers, compiles, and presents accurate reports in a timely manner.