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

American Addiction Centers•Worcester, MA

1d•$46 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

AdCare, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers, is a substance use disorder treatment facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, working as part of the treatment team under minimum supervision and consultation. The role requires understanding the facility’s treatment program, admission process, support services, and medical considerations related to substance use and dual diagnosis. Experienced RNs function as Charge Nurses and help direct unit activities and assigned ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current RN license in the state of operations.
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.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of addiction and drug treatment is preferred.
CARN certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess newly admitted patients, conduct fall-risk and SBQR assessments, and establish precautionary measures.
Assess patients for safe detoxification using COWS and CIWAS.
Contact appropriate team members about non-life-threatening medical or medication issues, obtain guidance, and document actions in the EMR.
Coordinate with medical providers and the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans and keep plans current.
Respond to medical and psychiatric concerns and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
Promote patient independence through care goals, education about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering 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 by following therapeutic standards, evaluating outcomes against goals and standards, and making or recommending adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.
Address patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary strategies, including de-escalation techniques.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance handling policies and procedures.
Document and communicate patient care, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity between teams.
Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Oversee completion of patient face checks according to 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 and model effective problem-solving to resolve conflict.
Develop effective working relationships with staff, management, and other members of the health care team; prioritize communication across departments and collaborate as needed.
Provide clinical direction to staff, evaluate nursing care on assigned shifts, and hold staff accountable for reducing risk.
Apply basic patient-safety principles and mentor and assist with training new staff.
Assist with discharge planning and review and educate patients about their discharge plan and care.
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 respect individual differences and cultural diversity.
Arrive on time and adhere to attendance policies.
Perform other duties as needed.