Registered Nurse - Early Intervention
Kennedy-Donovan Center
- New Bedford, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs. Together develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services for families by providing intake, screening, assessments, and ongoing service coordination according to agency and DPH standards.
- Provide a minimum of 25 hours of direct services for children and families
- Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload, including participation in interagency case conferences.
- Conduct home visits to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
- Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups to help children thrive within their family and communities
- Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care
- Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress
- This role allows for flexibility in creating your own schedule to visit with families
- Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Express excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proficient with technology (i.e. computers, phone, internet...etc.)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Frequent movement within classroom including but not limited to: kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of students
- Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds alone, 51+ pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment
- Ability to physically assist individuals as determined by their needs
- Ability to tolerate significant amounts of walking, standing, and sitting