Registered Nurse/MAP Coordinator (6621)

DescriptionDepartment: Residential Department
Classification: Salaried, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Nursing

Introduction

The Residential Registered Nurse / MAP Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant healthcare services across the Residential Department at CRC. This position provides oversight in:

Healthcare quality assurance
Case management
Clinical consultation

This role serves as a key resource for staff, families, and individuals supported by the organization and is responsible for:

Coordinating Medication Administration Program (MAP) training and compliance
Managing MOR documentation
Ensuring regulatory adherence according to DDS and DPH standards

The position drives continuous quality improvement by auditing nursing practices, supporting staff development, and ensuring medical policies align with best practices and state/federal requirements. Requires clinical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to foster teamwork and accountability.

Essential Program Duties

Other duties may be assigned

Quality Assurance

Develop, interpret, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures related to medical/nursing record keeping
Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
Conduct audits of healthcare records and develop documentation tools
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop individualized health plans
Monitor implementation of health plans through auditing and documentation
Compile compliance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Conduct and follow up on interdisciplinary HealthCare Oversight Committee meetings

Nursing Consultation, Case Management & Coordination

Provide consultation to program management, staff, individuals, and families
Manage complex or acute healthcare cases, including attending medical appointments and case conferences as needed
Perform on-site assessments or treatments
Assess individuals’ ability to self-medicate
Maintain relationships with healthcare providers and understand insurance/Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Health Care Training

Provide MAP certification training and exam preparation
Conduct refresher courses and maintain MAP documentation
Ensure facilities maintain DPH certification for medication administration
Stay current on DDS, DPH, and MAP regulations
Deliver training on topics such as infectious disease management, epilepsy management, and diet modifications
Assist with staff orientation and ongoing training in healthcare practices
Provide emergency first aid and accompany individuals to medical facilities if needed
Coordinate healthcare equipment and supplies

MAP Coordination

Oversee MAP trainings and procedures ensuring compliance with regulations
Monitor MOR reporting and required retraining according to agency policies
Facilitate additional medical trainings as assigned

Required Skills & Responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

Interact positively, professionally, and effectively with all stakeholders
Build relationships to enhance communication and understanding

Teamwork & Cooperation

Collaborate with team members and management to achieve department and agency goals
Accept new or additional assignments flexibly

Dependability

Follow through on responsibilities with accuracy and consistency

Communication

Present information clearly in both written and oral forms
Listen actively and respond appropriately in individual or group settings

Planning & Organization

Plan and manage work to meet deadlines
Prioritize multiple tasks effectively and adapt to changing conditions

Responsibility

Adhere to company policies and procedures

Attendance & Initiative

Arrive on time and attend required meetings and trainings
Demonstrate self-reliance, problem-solving, and initiative in completing job responsibilities

Data Collection & Management

Collect, compile, and report information accurately and promptly

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; MAP teaching certification preferred within six months
Current RN licensure in Massachusetts
Minimum of 2 years RN experience in healthcare or school settings
Experience with developmentally disabled individuals, nursing homes, or DDS/DPH regulations preferred
Completion of all state and agency-mandated trainings
Knowledge of principles of Normalization and Community Inclusion
Ability to authorize CORI and other background checks
Ability to perform essential job duties with reasonable accommodations if needed
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Language Skills

Fluent in English, able to read, interpret, and write documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
Communicate effectively with individuals served, staff, families, and community members
Present information clearly in one-on-one or small group settings

Physical Demands

Endurance to sustain physical demands of the role
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Frequently use hands/fingers and reach with arms
Able to maneuver up to 100 pounds with assistance, lift 30 pounds floor-to-waist, and 10–15 pounds waist-to-overhead

Reasoning Ability

Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions