Addiction and Recovery Registered Nurse II - Continuous Posting

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for full-time (40 hours) positions on all shifts. This role involves working with individuals experiencing drug and alcohol substance issues, including assessing client conditions, administering medication, monitoring detoxification, and providing direct nursing care and education. The ideal candidate will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery towards treatment goals. This is an open and continuous posting, and candidates will remain active for up to 90 days. Selected candidates must attend a three-week orientation during the first shift (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) operates a statewide program for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days, providing acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services.

Requirements

• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Knowledge of the Section 35 process and procedures.
• Awareness of HIPAA Regulations and Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 2 and Part 8.
• Familiarity in formulating and revising individual treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemically addicted, dual diagnosed (substance abuse/mental health) or psychiatrically ill clients with co-morbidity, and detoxification protocols.
• Understanding of harm reduction and medication processes (and other assisted therapies).
• Experience Knowledge in the care and treatment and natural course of substance use disorders.
• One year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and addresses client needs by conducting nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions and providing nursing care by following professional standards and in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Assesses, evaluates and responds to changes in client conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to appropriate person to assure prompt response to client needs.
• Monitors and provides emergency medical care and daily medical treatments to medically compromised clients.
• Provides medical monitoring of detoxification and utilizes protocols as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques related to the use of restraint and seclusion; including restraint and seclusion reduction principles comprising skills related to prevention, de-escalation, and debriefing.
• Conducts and/or participates in clients’ admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation to the unit as necessary and in accordance with program protocols.
• Communicates with physicians, transcribes orders, maintain controlled medication counts and document to maintain accurate client records.
• Assures controlled substance count and syringe count as required by standards and ensures accurate records are kept in accordance with identified protocols.
• Assists in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy.
• Functions as the medication nurse as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees