Registered Nurse, Springfield, MA
Company: Key Program, Inc.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Key Program is seeking a
Part-Time Registered Nurse (20-24 hours per week) to work in our
DCF residential programs in Springfield, MA. The work schedule
would be consistent week to week and will be established based on
the program's needs and candidates' preferences. Each residential
program provides services for up to nine adolescent age youth. Join
a dedicated team of supervisors, clinicians, and direct care staff
to maintain a trauma-sensitive, structured, and therapeutic
environment where teens can thrive. Be a part of an organization
that values employee well-being and promotes a positive work/life
culture. Overview of the RN Position The RN is responsible for
providing quality assurance by monitoring each residential
programs' Medication Administration Program (MAP) system to ensure
compliance with the Massachusetts DPH and DCF/DMH. If the candidate
is not a MA MAP Approved trainer, this training will be provided to
the RN upon hire. This is a highly administrative position but also
provides opportunity to work directly with the children on
individual needs and interests related to personal health and
wellbeing. What Key has to offer: Hourly wage: $41.50 Mileage
reimbursement for work-related travel included. What the RN brings:
The Nurse Monitor position requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with
two years’ RN experience, must be 21 years of age or older, and
have a valid driver's license and registered and insured vehicle
for work use. What the RN does: The RN provides clinical monitoring
of the Massachusetts Medication Administration Program (MAP) to
address the distinct needs and challenges presented in
administering medication to minors by (not all inclusive):
Observing all MAP Certified staff prepare and administer medication
in a manner consistent with all MAP policies, procedures, and
protocols. Verify HCP orders are current, properly transcribed, and
are being administered accordingly Verify that medication is
properly procured, counted and stored Reviewing documentation of
medication being administered at the site to ensure that proper
clinical protocols are in place and are being observed Ensures
submission and follow-up of Medication Occurrence Reports and
determine areas where further training or other intervention may be
needed Communicate with State MAP Coordinators regarding findings
relative to Technical Assistance reviews/audits performed at the
site Works collaboratively with program supervisory and clinical
staff to identify address, individually and collectively,
medication administration-related training needs for certified
staff Facilitate MA MAP Certification training and MAP
recertification training to staff as well as other required
trainings such as vital signs, Epi pen, routes, etc. The Key
Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose
mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families to
develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and
rewarding lives. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DMH, RI
DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based
services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient
mental/behavioral health services. Key is committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that
reflect the diverse communities that we serve. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, age, country or ancestral
origin, or veteran status.
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