Adcare Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) 7p-7a FT

American Addiction Centers•Worcester, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AdCare Hospital, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers, is a substance use disorder treatment facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. The facility provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug dependency. The Registered Nurse is a member of the treatment team and provides professional nursing care to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, working with minimum supervision and consultation. The position requires knowledge of the facility’s treatment program, admission process and criteria, support services, and relevant medical care. The RN also directs and guides unit activities and assigned ancillary personnel on the shift. This is a full-time, overnight position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The stated pay range is $46.00–$54.00 per hour, excluding shift differentials.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current RN license in the state of operation.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Working knowledge of an EMR.
Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively, including editing work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen and seek clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Experienced RNs will function as Charge Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of addiction and drug treatment.
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess newly admitted patients, conduct fall-risk and SBQR assessments, and establish appropriate precautions.
Assess patients for safe detoxification using COWS and CIWA assessments.
Contact the appropriate team member, such as the on-call provider, about non-life-threatening medical or medication issues, obtain guidance, and document actions in the EMR.
Coordinate with medical providers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain individualized plans of care.
Respond to medical and psychiatric conditions during treatment and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals, explaining conditions, medications, and self-care requirements, and answering patient questions.
Cross-train in medication administration and conduct safe medication passes in accordance with standards of care and Board of Nursing requirements.
Maintain quality of care in accordance with therapeutic standards, patient goals, the State Board of Nursing, and other governing regulations.
Address patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary strategies, including de-escalation techniques.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance handling procedures.
Document and communicate patient care, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity between teams.
Protect confidential information and ensure compliance with patient privacy, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Oversee completion of patient face checks in accordance with hospital policy and respond appropriately to Code Calls.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, review professional publications, and provide CEU documents for annual review.
Follow incident-reporting procedures for unsafe or unusual safety issues.
Serve as a role model for nursing staff, demonstrate effective problem-solving, and develop productive working relationships with staff, management, and other health care team members.
Prioritize communication across departments and provide collaborative intervention as needed.
Provide clinical direction to staff, evaluate the care delivered by nursing staff on assigned shifts, and hold staff accountable for reduced-risk practices.
Apply basic patient-safety principles and mentor and help train new staff.
Assist with discharge planning and review and educate patients about discharge care plans.
Communicate pertinent patient activity and needs to the incoming RN at the end of the shift.
Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, protect privacy and confidentiality, and support cultural diversity.
Arrive on time and follow attendance policies.
Perform other duties as needed.