Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

High Point & SEMCOA•Brockton, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations (HPAO) is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. With programs across Southeastern Massachusetts, High Point offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. They also support survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point's philosophy centers on the inherent goodness, worth, and dignity of every individual, aiming to help people and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

TB Screening
CPR Certification
Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
Therapeutic Boundaries Training
Ability to care for diverse populations
Incident Reporting Training
All Hazards Training
Infection Control Training
Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
Ability to lift 50lbs
Computer Skills
Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders), Psychiatric Diagnosis and Medical Co-morbidities
Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing
Must maintain current license status and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse and/or Psychiatric Registered Nurse certification preferred

Responsibilities

Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health
Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards
Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome
Be familiar with best practice standards in line with ASAM criteria inclusive of detox protocols, MAT and/or pharmacology
Documents patient information according to established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions per DPH Regulations indicated
Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship
Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions
Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
Utilizes effective time management
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
Triage patient issues for the attending Practitioner
Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders
Attends supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns
Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
May be mandated to cover designated program/shifts based upon safe staffing needs
Perform any other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, and/or DON
Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies
Delegates and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (Recovery Specialists/RS) as appropriate
Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (RS) staff
Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments and procedures
Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric illness
Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patients each shift
Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count (when applicable) at the change of every shift (with one on-coming and one off-going nurse) and sign the controlled substance register
Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol
Administer routine PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care
Fax medication orders to pharmacies and alert MD/NP when prior-authorizations are required for medications
Conducts suicide risk assessment as needed and communicates information to practitioner
Review medications received from pharmacy
Conduct a nursing assessment/physical assessment including medication reconciliation and treatment plan on patients admitted to the unit
Provide psycho-educational groups on medication awareness and effects as well as other subjects associated with addiction/mental illness, if required
Ability to engage in verbal de-escalation of patients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions to maintain safety
Triage medication concerns for the attending practitioner
Complete all required shift tasks delegated for monitoring, auditing, and compliance (logs, reports as assigned)
Audit unit supplies and submit orders as needed to supervisor
Coordination with nutritionist and dietary department for any patient nutritional needs, including allergies, preferences, nutrition screening concerns
Report any environmental/safety concerns to the supervisor immediately
Complete chart audits as requested to ensure documentation for nursing is completed timely
Maintain active and current CPI training
Complete patient observation checks, 1:1 patient observation as needed for milieu monitoring