Shifts:
7am to 7pm 7 days a week
7am to 3:30p Monday to Friday
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for a designated number of patients on the Inpatient Unit. Nurses are responsible for recovery specialists assigned to assist with the care of the patients.
Specific Responsibilities
RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units
Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director
RN participates in the evaluation of patient's condition and progress with other team members
Observes patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follows prescribed course of treatment
RN records and reports all pertinent information related to patients' condition and effects of treatment
Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medical and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.
Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.
Participates with other staff members in implementing program objectives and philosophy
Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferences and in-services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.
Participates in the development of the nursing treatment plan.
Participates in QA as assigned by the nursing director.
Other duties as required.
Required Professional Qualifications:
License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current certification in BLS/CPR
Understanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plus but will train
Participation in required CEU programs
Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or NextGen a plus
Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds
General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information
Appreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team which is dedicated to providing client with optimal therapeutic care
Please email resume to Annmary for immediate consideration.
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