Vinfen
Vinfen
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
HealthcareNon-profitSocial Impact
Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has supported people and communities since 1977. Its community-based programs serve people living with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and other behavioral health challenges. Across more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen delivers recovery and habilitation services, supported living, education and employment support, clinical and peer services, and crisis response. The organization serves approximately 14,000 people each year and brings together healthcare, social impact, and human services teams focused on advocacy, resilience, and self-determination. Its broader community work includes partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising.

Assistant Director of Nursing - Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Lead nursing quality and medical care management for Vinfen’s community-based mental health and human services programs. Oversee clinical standards, MAP compliance, electronic health record initiatives, infection control, and nursing performance.

Description

  • Provide nursing and medical care management support for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division
  • Advance a division-wide culture of health and wellness
  • Advocate for the clinical needs of people served while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Support appropriate clinical interventions and clinical oversight
  • Advise Nursing, divisional leaders, and Human Resources on applicant quality and recruitment approaches
  • Create and maintain orientation resources for nursing and medical professionals
  • Assess training needs and design and deliver relevant education
  • Serve as a MAP Consultant while keeping required credentials current
  • Coordinate Medication Administration Program activities and support audits and corrective action plans
  • Update MAP training to meet state standards and assist MAP-certified employees
  • Partner on electronic health record adoption, training, testing, and implementation
  • Support infection control compliance and help address operational questions
  • Maintain ongoing oversight of PRD RN clinical practices
  • Build systems for tracking clinical performance and outcomes among ACCS and PACT nurses
  • Contribute to nursing staff performance evaluations
  • Escalate clinical performance issues and partner on corrective measures
  • Coordinate medication systems with pharmacies and support adherence to DPH policies
  • Evaluate clinical indicators, emerging trends, and established best practices
  • Examine compliance data to uncover gaps and quality improvement opportunities
  • Create interventions and corrective action plans that strengthen clinical outcomes
  • Participate in clinical conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and risk reviews
  • Join inpatient and virtual discharge planning meetings
  • Coordinate with external healthcare providers and community partners
  • Organize Nurse Community of Practice meetings and assess divisional nursing needs
  • Provide Nursing On-Call coverage when needed
  • Report medical and clinical matters to the PRD Director of Nursing or, when unavailable, the Vice President of Nursing

Requirements

  • Three to five years of community health nursing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MSN preferred
  • RN license in the state of service required
  • CPR certification within two weeks of hire
  • Completion of New Employee Training (NET)
  • Completion of MAP-related training as directed by the Director of Nursing or Vice President of Nursing
  • Knowledge of nursing, psychiatric nursing, clinical, habilitation, and rehabilitation systems, methods, assessments, and interventions
  • Strong curriculum development, facilitation, teaching, and training abilities
  • Knowledge of participatory and collaborative planning and implementation methods
  • Strong project management, organization, and writing skills
  • Advanced knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
  • Strong ability to use and teach electronic health record applications
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve conflicting demands
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to work professionally while maintaining confidentiality
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of professional ethical and conduct standards
  • Knowledge and application of empowerment, self-advocacy, and advocacy methods
  • Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention methods
  • Knowledge and application of varied learning and communication styles
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license provided at employment
  • At least 21 years old
  • U.S. driver’s license held continuously for at least one year
  • Adequate insurance and a safe driving record when using a personal vehicle
  • Ability to pass a driver screening background check
  • Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting at least 25 pounds and assisting clients with activities of daily living

Benefits

  • Full-time position
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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