Addiction Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN)

Hiring for an Addiction Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) for a healthcare facility in Weston, MA (parking available on-site)

Schedule: 3x12s 7am-7pm w/ rotating swing shift 11pm-7am as needed (flexible on which 3 days a week are worked)

RN Pay: $50-60/hour (based on experience)

LPN Pay: $43-47/hr (based on experience)

Position Overview: Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients’ medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Runs groups as needed for patients
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing is preferred
• Active RN Licensure in MA
• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  

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