Day Shift Registered Nurse - $2,500 sign on bonus

Northeast Recovery•Ashby, MA

3d•$40 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Recovery is seeking full-time and part-time Registered Nurses for Spring Hill Recovery Center in Ashby, Massachusetts. The organization provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment at multiple levels of care, using a whole-patient approach grounded in integrity, transparency, and compassion. The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing care based on clients’ individualized needs, established standards, and applicable policies and procedures. The position involves access to highly confidential information and requires discretion. It reports directly to the Director of Nursing. The role offers a salary of $40–$47 per hour and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid after 90 days of employment. Listed shifts are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Nurses assess clients’ physical and emotional status, provide medical care to outpatient clients, manage medications and treatments, triage medical issues, and coordinate care with medical professionals and other staff. They also maintain client documentation in the KIPU electronic medical record system and develop and deliver staff training on education mandated by the Department of Public Health.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
Experience working with patients with substance use disorders.
Current RN licensure.
CPR certification.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team on aspects of the recovery program related to clients’ physical health.
Knowledge of addiction issues and the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual effects of alcohol and addictive drugs on individuals and families.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for alcohol or drug overdose, including First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations concerning alcohol and drug addiction treatment, including confidentiality, patient rights, professional ethics, and discrimination.
Proficiency in communication, observation, and written skills.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace policies.

Responsibilities

Observe and evaluate clients’ physical and emotional status, taking action when necessary.
Prepare and monitor medications and treatments and document them in the KIPU electronic medical record system.
Perform job duties according to safety and infection-control procedures.
Provide medical care to clients enrolled in the outpatient treatment program.
Triage client medical issues and take appropriate action.
Schedule appointments as needed.
Document client status in summaries, nurses’ notes, and other reports in the electronic medical record.
Develop curriculum and deliver staff training for Department of Public Health-mandated education.
Assist with and coordinate medical care with the staff physician and psychiatrist.