JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
DESCRIPTION: Provide medically appropriate detoxification services to clients that includes addiction plan implementation, monitoring, and assessment; general medical monitoring of clients; referral of clients to outpatient/ inpatient treatment programs and/or self-help program when appropriate; assist with overall nursing duties of ASAM levels 3.5 and 3.7 facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Provide direct care and delegate care of clients as indicated by client needs.
● Administer medications and treatment as directed by the standing orders and/or phone orders from attending Licensed Health Care Professional.
● Observe and record pertinent clinical information in regards to the care and condition of the client.
● Assess patients’ physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
● Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in client care conferences.
● Dispense and record administration of medications according to prescription instructions and agency policy.
● In conjunction with the addictions team, make referrals to appropriate hospitals and agencies based on. the client's needs.
● Give and receive reports at staff shift change.
● Consult with other health team/care professionals for guidance in the development of the most appropriate health care plan for the client.
● Confer with and assist the licensed Health Care Professional.
● Skills to assess symptoms of detoxification using standardized measures such as CIWA or COWS.
● Attend and participate in all in-service or training sessions.
● Maintain all required training and continuing education necessary for licensing.
● Maintain standards of ethical conduct.
● Observe and maintain client confidentiality & privacy laws according to HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations.
● Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
● This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school with a nursing program.
● Current Massachusetts State License as a Registered Nurse.
● CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
● Satisfactory criminal background check.
Essential Competencies:
● Maintain the highest ethical and professional standard as to clients and employees
● Ability to avoid all dual relationships with clients (any personal, financial, business, social or sexual relationship or other activity outside the context of the traditional nurse-patient relationship)
● Meet all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in provision of client services
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Outstanding critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
● Ability to work independently
● High level of initiative
● Ability to manage, direct and lead a treatment team
● Professional demeanor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Standard shift:
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person