Nurse (RN), Opioid Treatment Program
About The Position
The OTP Nurse position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a critical impact in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction. The Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) is a treatment program that offers medication-assisted treatments and counseling services for individuals struggling with opiate dependence. All clients are treated with compassion, respect and the belief that everyone has the ability to grow when they are provided with a safe and welcoming environment. Services include individual and group therapy, health & wellness education, medication administration & counseling, annual physical evaluations & lab work, monthly pregnancy visits and more.
Requirements
- Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a RN or LPN
- Current certification in CPR
Nice To Haves
- Experience with addiction treatment services preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial medical assessment of clients & administers medications as ordered
- Documents client concerns & communicates patient needs, changes and psychiatric emergencies to Nurse Manager as necessary.
- Provides patient education and referrals
- Enters prescriptions into electronic client records
- Transcribes doctor’s orders
- Generates and reviews reports
- Maintains adequate inventory of controlled substances.
Benefits
- The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
