Registered Nurse (RN) - PACT #8540
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Riverside Community Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our community-based Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program based in Dedham and serving the surrounding area.
PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Nurses will work with PACT staff and people receiving services to provide assessment, direct service, education and skills training, consultation and service coordination in the areas of medications, physical health maintenance, and wellness. Nurses will assist with response to urgent medical issues and will monitor and direct the program’s compliance with all applicable regulations and policies related to health care and medication management.
Schedule: Generally Monday- Friday 8:00A-4:00P or 9:00A-5:00P with occasional evening or weekends available based upon the needs of the those the program supports.
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer!
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Valid driver’s license and available, dependable transportation required for local travel
Required Experience
- Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- Minimum of two years of experience, with progressive responsibilities in training, clinical assessment and management skills and providing services in community settings preferred.
- Knowledge of the needs of individuals with mental illness and substance use issues preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
