Nursing Job Listing at Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Waltham, MA

Government

NursingRegistered Nurse I

Agency Name:
Dept. of Developmental Services
Official Title:
Registered Nurse I
Functional Title:
Nursing
Occupational Group:
Nursing
Position Type:
Non-Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time and Part-Time
Salary Range:
$49,638.42 to $82,831.58 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
07
Shift:
Multiple
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
Waltham
Region:
METRO BOSTON
Facility Location:
Metro Residential Services, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd.,

Suite 304, Waltham, MA
POSTING IS RE-ISSUED BECAUSE THE END DATE HAD EXPIRED AND ADDRESS HAS CHANGED.
Application Deadline:
04-12-2014
Apply Online:
No
Posting ID:
J28947
This position is funded from the Commonwealth's annual operating budget.Duties:
Participates in the delivery of health services to persons with intelectual disabilities to ensure the prevention of illness and the promotion of health maintenance. Identifies acute problems and implements appropriate interventions. Dispenses medications and treatment according to policies. Provides timely and accurate documentation. May be required to travel from one job site to another May be required to have a Mass. driver's licensed. Performs other related work as required. Will be required to enter data in specific data bases.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing . *

*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understand and write in the English Language.
Comments:
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. Position locations range from Waltham campus to South Shore and Western part of the State. Shedules vary from full-time to part-time to meet the needs of the department. Applicants must be flexible with work shedule. Positions in Metro Residential Services prove services in a community home setting.

Possession of a current an valid drivers license. Ability to physically assist and lift individuals. All interested applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employmenht medical exam.

This is a 24hour/7 days a week staff position. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform "MANDATORY OVERTIME" when circumstances dictate the need.

This position is designated as an "EMERGENCY" POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES EMERGENCY PLAN. THIS MEANS THAT WHENEVER THE GOVERNOR DECLARES THAT THE COMMONWEALTH IS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY, YOU WILL BE REUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
and click on ?Information for Job Applicants?
How To Apply:
Mail cover letter and resume to: Annemarie Lucas, Employment and Staffing, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd.,
Suite 304, Waltham, MA 02452

FAX: 781 398-0355
Agency Web Address:
http://www.mass.gov/dmrDiversity Officer:
Ms. Lorraine Woodson 617 348 8409Lorraine Woodson, Office of Diversity/ Equal Opportunity /Civil Rights Phone # 617-624-7530 TTY # 617-624-7590
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.