Registered Nurse - Monte Nido
About The Position
Monte Nido Laurel Hill is a residential treatment program in Medford, Massachusetts, exclusively serving adults seeking treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or exercise addiction. Its treatment approach focuses on restoring physiological and nutritional balance, developing healthy eating and exercise routines, eliminating harmful behaviors, and supporting motivation and treatment engagement. The Nurse evaluates, monitors, plans, administers, and directly delivers patient-care services. The role includes nursing assessments and oversight of patients’ medical and psychiatric management in coordination with attending providers. The Nurse is also part of the Treatment Team and contributes to the Master Treatment Plan. Nursing practice must comply with the employee’s state licensure and applicable state and federal regulations. The position pays $43.90–$64.70 per hour, depending on education and experience. The role is onsite.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid nursing licensure.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Good communication and guest relations skills.
- Service-oriented approach and initiative.
- Good attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Organized use of time.
- Ability to cooperate, work as a team member, and be flexible.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience.
- For virtual programs, a multistate nursing license.
Responsibilities
- Obtain provider orders when patients arrive at the residential facility and complete an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours, including assistance with medical intake and patient history and physical.
- Monitor vital signs, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights as ordered; assess patients and document findings in detailed nursing notes.
- Monitor and document patient progress or regression in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist providers with weekly patient consultations.
- Educate and support patients in developing the skills needed for safe self-administration of medications after discharge.
- Place medications accurately in designated medication boxes and update the medication administration record (MAR).
- Support patients in obtaining medications from the pharmacy, including facilitating initial medication orders.
- Coordinate and facilitate ordered laboratory specimen collection, ensure timely receipt of results, and communicate findings to the medical team for follow-up.
- Understand medication actions, side effects, and contraindications; research unfamiliar medications before administration.
- Collect and record data comprehensively, accurately, and systematically, and keep patient records current in the electronic system.
- Support a therapeutic milieu by monitoring patient behaviors, fostering a recovery-focused environment, and collaborating with the treatment team to reinforce structure, safety, and consistency.
- Share relevant information from patients or families with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care planning and continuity of treatment.
- Coordinate with the Primary Therapist regarding information needed for insurance reviews.
- Collaborate with medical and psychiatric teams to provide integrated nursing care in support of eating disorder treatment goals.
- Participate in discharge planning with medical and psychiatric teams to support continuity of care and a safe transition from treatment.
- Attend monthly nurse-led meetings and other team meetings as they arise.
- Provide patient health education individually or in groups when appropriate, and document sessions clearly, accurately, and concisely using the designated form.
- Assist patients with coordinating outpatient appointments as needed.
- Support informed consent by helping patients understand procedures and treatments under provider direction.
- Deliver safe, competent, and professional clinical nursing care in accordance with established standards and protocols; adhere to nursing practice standards and organizational policies.
- Complete required onboarding and annual training on time, and attend monthly clinical services training or other scheduled training.
- Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for patients and staff.
- Promptly report suspected patient rights violations according to established protocols.
- In an emergency or declared state of emergency, remain onsite as part of the emergency team until the emergency ends if required.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
