At Communitas, our dedicated team of passionate advocates is comprised of more than 400 employees. Consistent with our core values, we believe in empowering people, supporting independence and inspiring dreams – and that everyone can make a real impact on the lives of the individuals and families we so proudly serve.
Join the Communitas team and make a difference in someone's life! We offer a competitive benefits package and real opportunities for professional and personal growth. Take a look to explore our job opportunities!
Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
About us!
Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Why work for us?
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:
* Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
* Low-Cost Benefits
* Flexible Schedules
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Quarterly Appreciation Events
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Supportive Coworkers
* Compassion-centric Environment
The role!
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Wakefield, MA & Woburn, MA (rotating weeks at each program to provide even coverage)
Pay rate: $38 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week (9am-3pm) No on-call, nights, or weekends required
Benefits of Working for us!
* Pay increase after 1 year of service, pending performance evaluations
* 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
* Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
* Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
* Potential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations
Summary & Responsibilities
Our Day Program RN will function as an active member of the clinical interdisciplinary team, providing healthcare services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan. The RN will be responsible for communicating health care information to families and/or residential providers. The RN will provide coverage to our Wakefield and Woburn Day sites and work a rotating schedule each week at both locations.
* Monitoring the health and well-being of individuals supported in the program. Providing health care services that assist individuals in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness throughout their lifespan.
* Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the PCP, ensuring adherence to CARF, DDS, Medicaid and or DPH regulations.
* Ensuring daily management of medical needs and communication with residences, administering first aid when necessary, making sound judgments about care needed with individual injuries and illnesses, and providing follow up, as necessary.
* Providing direct support to individuals as needed.
* Maintaining medication books, appropriating sections of member medical files, etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations established by DDS, DPH, CARF, and or Medicaid.
* Providing physical support, assisting with lifting, and transferring members who have physical challenges as needed.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license. New Grads welcome to apply!
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with individuals, families, physicians, service providers, and case managers
* A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
* Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
* Must pass company background and reference checks
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
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