RN

MASSACHUSETTS DETOX CENTERS • Wilmington, MA

41d • $45 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all Nursing related services for each patient and for linking patients to the physicians and to outside medical resources. They participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings when necessary to inform the clinical team about medical issues and are available for emergency medical situations. The Registered Nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Medical Director. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing medical & history screens, providing routine nursing care, and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician. They are also a member of the Treatment Team and provide input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Passed National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• 1 year of experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Massachusetts.
• Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintain current CPR Certification.
• Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics.
• Knowledge of addictions.
• Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
• Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs including their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual and their impact on the family.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Professional Code of Ethics, Discrimination.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferably in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Nursing related services for each patient.
• Link patients to physicians and outside medical resources.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to inform the clinical team about medical issues.
• Be available for emergency medical situations.
• Provide medical & history screens.
• Provide routine nursing care.
• Oversee the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician.
• Provide input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan as a member of the Treatment Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree