Charge Nurse - RN

Program & Location: Short Term Assessment Evaluation and Treatment Unit, Brockton
Education: Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, BS in Nursing preferred
Pay Range: $46.50 - $53.50 hour (based on experience and licensure) Plus differentials
Differentials:
Overnight: $7 (weekday) - $8 (Friday & Saturday)
Evening: $5 (weekday) - $6 (Saturday & Sunday)
Weekend Day: $2 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shift: 7a-3pm/ 3pm-11pm/ 11pm-7am; All shifts
Status: Per Diem

Charge Nurse - RN Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts;
• BS in Nursing preferred;
• Experience in a behavioral health care and/or substance use disorder settings;
• CARN or Psychiatric Nurse Certification, if applicable

Charge Nurse - RN Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and all other regulatory agencies as require;
• Assure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
• Assure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines
• Assure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
• Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy;
• Responsible for the scheduling nurses in order to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns in order to manage the day to day operations; monitoring call outs; staff supervision; holds staff accountable and audits narcotic books;
• Responsible for assessing the acuity of unit and providing direct patient care as needed;
• Reviews Incident Reports and Restraint Documentation as required; ensures accurate and timely completion;
• Provide supervision for nursing personnel per HPAO supervision policy;
• Maintain and update nursing policy and procedure manual
• Maintains infection control data and oversee compliance with OSHA requirements and completes hand hygiene monitoring
• Participate in all required committee meetings
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications
• Responsible for the scheduling of nurses in order to maintains adequate nursing staffing patterns in order to manage the day-to-day operation of the unit
• Monitors active and inactive EHR records for correct and complete documentation
• Assists in the development and monitoring of group schedule, as applicable
• Encourages nursing participation in education opportunities
• Responsible to attend monthly meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth
• Will attend monthly Director of Nurse's meeting and follow up by holding monthly unit nursing meeting
• Provides patient education groups or designates another RN/LPN, as applicable
• Responsible to ensure patient plan of care is updated accordingly following any crisis intervention
• Assures the debriefing is completed after restraints/code green
• Utilize standard precautions at all times
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient's right
• Attend all facility meetings and case conferences as director by Supervisor;
• Attend mandatory training
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Director of Nursing or COO.

Charge Nurse - RN Requirements

• Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
• Two years' supervisory experience recommended;
• Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO's electronic medical records;
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner;
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
• TB screening;
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program;
• CPR Certification.

High Point is excited to be growing and expanding behavioral health services in the Brockton Community for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crisis seeking services as part of two bedded program initiatives.

High Point is participating in an exciting first of its kind pilot project with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to offer a new inpatient psychiatric program in the Brockton community. The High Point Short Term Assessment Evaluation and Treatment Unit will provide brief assessment, treatment initiation, and disposition planning for individuals seeking treatment for acute behavioral health needs for a period of up to 72 hours. Patients will be referred for inpatient behavioral health services by the local emergency department, community mobile crisis services or Brockton CBHC.

As part of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) initiative, Brockton High Point will also be hiring for multiple positions under this new pilot program to ensure 24/7/365 program operations. Individuals hired will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified peer specialists, patient resource navigators, mental health specialists, nursing, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. The goal of the pilot project will be to ensure patients seeking acute behavioral health services are able to initiate treatment and transitioned to an appropriate program within 72 hours of admission. Disposition planning will include transfers to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS), outpatient and community based diversionary services.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Opportunities for loan forgiveness
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.