Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse

Northeast Recovery•Canton, MA

1d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Recovery is a network of drug and alcohol addiction treatment facilities offering multiple levels of care. Bedrock Recovery Center in Canton, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide individualized nursing care to clients in its inpatient treatment program under the guidance of the Nursing Director. The position is an overnight shift from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a stated hourly pay range of $34 to $41; overnight staff are eligible for shift differentials. The LPN provides nursing care, prepares and monitors medications and treatments, documents care in KIPU, the facility’s EMR system, and follows safety and infection-control procedures. The nurse observes and evaluates clients’ physical and emotional status, responds when necessary, coordinates care with the Medical and Clinical team, and contributes to clients’ recovery plans by assessing and documenting their physical condition and any changes daily.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts LPN license.
CPR certification is required in the LPN requirements section.
At least 1 year of experience as a staff nurse.
Knowledge of addiction and the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for alcohol and/or drug overdose, including First Aid, CPR, and Narcan administration.
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations governing alcohol and drug addiction treatment, including confidentiality, patient rights, professional code of ethics, and discrimination.
Excellent communication, observation, and written skills.
Ability to lift or push 20 pounds or more.
Ability to stand and/or move throughout a large portion of the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with substance use patients or in a recovery setting.
CPR certification is listed as preferred in the final Qualifications section.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to clients enrolled in the inpatient treatment program.
Prepare and monitor medications and treatments.
Document required information, including medications and dosages, in KIPU, the EMR system.
Perform nursing responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection-control procedures.
Observe and evaluate clients’ physical and emotional status and take immediate action when necessary.
Assist with and coordinate nursing care with the Medical and Clinical team.
Work with the multidisciplinary team on clients’ recovery plans.
Assess and document clients’ overall physical condition and daily changes, contributing to their recovery plans.