What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Spectrum Health Systems?
Location: Gardner, MA - Northeast Corrections Center. Institution Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Program
Schedule: Per Diem. 5:00am-1:00pm. Every other Monday and Thursday plus Rotating weekends Saturday- Sunday included.
Pay rate: $38.00-$44.00/hour. Weekend differential $10.00/ hour.
The Nurse is responsible for:
- Administering medication to incarcerated patients who are enrolled in the Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program
- Triaging patients referred to treatment for Opioid Use and/or Alcohol Use Disorder
- Control, counting and administer medication in accordance with state and federal standards and regulation.
- Successful completion of 40 Hour Department of Correction New Employee Training
Qualifications:
- Valid MA nursing license from accredited school required, LPN or RN
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification
- Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.
- DOC experience preferred
- Travel to multiple Northern region MOUD sites
Salary : $38 - $42