Baystate Health, is looking for experienced Addiction Nurse to join our Primary Care Team with Mason Square Community Health Center

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing support working closely with medical providers delivering Medication Assisted Treatment services, including Suboxone treatment
• Provides education, ongoing assessment and support to patients with chronic substance use conditions
• Triage and patient visits for Primary Care. 
• In partnership with patient and medical staff, develop and implement plan of care for complex patients including medical and/or psychosocial disorders.
• Triages and coordinates patient care ensuring access to care and patient success.
• Promotes health and wellness for individuals and groups of patients.
• Demonstrates respect and advocates for the patient’s rights, values and belief systems. 
• Develops patient trust and engages the patient/ family in care and treatment. Understands social and cultural differences that might impede patient care

Required Work Experience: 

• Massachusetts license as an RN and BLS CPR certified.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience providing clinical care, education, and treatment to patients with substance abuse diagnoses or primary care experience
• Demonstrated interest to work with patients from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have competency in delivering exceptional nursing care and have proven success in partnering with both physicians and staff

Other Information

• Location – Opportunities are available with Mason Square Community Health Center, High Street Community Health Center & Brightwood Community Health Center
• Full Time Monday – Friday
• Resume Required
• SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year experience

Benefits for you!

• Established career ladders with guaranteed compensation increases

• Nursing forgivable loan program

• First time home buyers’ program

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision Insurance

• Competitive 403b retirement match

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical and financial health