Nurse

Spectrum Health Systems•Worcester, MA

1d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Nurse is responsible for administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy. This includes the control, counting, and appropriate documentation of onsite medication. The nurse will educate clients on the use, purpose, and side effects of medication-assisted treatment, verify medication orders with physicians, and transcribe physician's orders. Additionally, the nurse will assist in the admission process and document substance use diagnoses as required.

Requirements

Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician’s orders.
Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.