Nurse (RN or LPN), Addiction Treatment Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Danvers, MN

22h•$39 - $52

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: The Nurse (RN or LPN) provides high quality care, adhering to medical standards. The nurse promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by treating patients in a compassionate and professional manner. Training will be provided! Benefits that start day-1! Schedule; Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Valid and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
Current certification in CPR.
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting and must share a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized nursing care to patients based on best practices.
Assesses patients for withdrawal symptoms using standardized withdrawal assessment tools.
Monitors vital signs
Administers medication based on established protocols to treat symptoms of withdrawal.
Responsible for administering patients’ approved personal medication.
Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of treatment plans.
Provides group and individual education to patients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medications as needed.
Obtain and transcribe orders for patient personal medications.
Respond professionally and appropriately in crisis situations.
Documents pertinent information concisely, accurately, and completely, according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions.
Assists in the admitting, transferring and discharging process, ensuring patient safety is addressed.
Ability to provide compassionate support and counsel to those with substance use disorder.