Welcome!

We are Growing and are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as our Director of Nursing! We have a strong, close-knit, kind and caring culture. We are seeking intrinsically motivated, detail oriented and innovative people to join our team and support our Farmers and each other.

Who are we?

Farmsteads of New England is a unique Farm designed to support individuals diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, as well as individuals diagnosed with Acquired Brain Disorders. We provide support, care, and lifelong memories.

What will I do?

As the Director of Nursing, you will coordinate the care for the individuals we support across our organization through your team of Nurse Trainers. Nurse Trainers teach our Direct Support Staff others how to implement quality care, provide medications and conduct regular quality assurance activities, in short… help our individuals live their best lives. You will ensure that our medical services are well-coordinated, effective, and supportive for individuals, families and team members.

Daily Responsibilities

Prioritize kindness, dignity, respect, communication, and integrity.
Work with Farmers to discover their dreams and achieve them.
Provided and maintain a safe working environment.
Provide leadership while executing the mission, vision and goals of Farmsteads of New England.
Ensures all program staff follow all agency and program philosophy, ISA goals, objectives, and coordination responsibilities, to include ensuring that all medical documentation is completed in a timely fashion.
Provide or ensure education and certification for direct support staff in medication administration per He-M 1201
Ensure that the Nurse Trainer Team is the primary healthcare coordinator for each of their assigned individuals
Collaborate with primary care, specialty, and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care
Conduct initial and ongoing staff training related to medication administration
Perform quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with He-M 1201
Coordinate with medical providers and pharmacies to resolve medication-related issues
Provide on-call support for staff requiring medical guidance or triage on a rotating basis.
Conduct in-person or telephonic assessments to determine necessary medical action
Prepare for and participate in audits, licensing visits, and state certification reviews
Maintain ongoing adherence to all applicable state healthcare regulations
Act as a resource for initial diagnostic evaluations and the development of care plans
Provide expertise regarding medical and psychiatric diagnoses and current treatment protocols
Attend annual Individual Service Agreement (ISA) meetings and quarterly or monthly team meetings as appropriate
Participate in monthly Developmental Disabilities Nurses of New Hampshire (DDNNH) meetings

Position Requirements:

A fantastic sense of humor and caring heart.
A kind disposition and desire to help others succeed.
Current RN license in New Hampshire
Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
Must have basic computer knowledge.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving individuals with I/DD and Acquired Brain Disorders.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass all applicable DCYF, BEAS, Local Law, Federal and other required background screenings per applicable regulations.
18 Years or older at the time of hire
U.S. Citizen or possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally in the United States.
Personal/Professional experience caring for others is a significant plus.

Compensation

Competitive Pay
Great Benefits
Compensation is dependent on Education, Experience (professional/personal) and/or certifications (if any).

Schedule

Primarily Monday through Friday. One to two weekend days, once a quarter and based on the need to provide training/quality checks with weekend-only staff.
Eight-hour shifts between the hours of 6am and 6pm. With typical schedules between 8a/9a to 4p/5p.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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