Staff Nurse RN

Gosnold•Wareham, MA

17h•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience in preventing, treating, and recovering from mental health and substance use disorders. They offer a comprehensive, patient-centered continuum of care and are seeking individuals passionate about their mission to support people and families affected by these disorders and promote lasting recovery.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of substance abuse and mental health illness.
Capability to provide treatment consistent with standards of professional care.
Physical ability to perform emergency treatment, e.g. CPR, assisting patients with routine care, etc.
Ability to conduct a medical assessment and intake screening exams.
Ability to implement physician’s standing orders.
Must be able to express self adequately in writing and orally.
Current licensure as an RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
Current CPR certification or the ability to be certified within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-admission screenings (telephone and on-site) for patients requesting admission.
Maintain patient charts, including nurse’s notes and med sheets, physician order forms, assessments, and other essential documentation in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner.
Perform physical assessments on patients admitted to a Gosnold facility in accordance with standards.
Monitor drug and alcohol withdrawal to prevent the development of medical complications and administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Evaluate and document identified medical problems and report them in a timely manner to the Medical Director or the on-call staff physician.
Adhere to Universal Precautions for Infection Control and to proper procedure for disposal of sharps.
Maintain nurse’s station neat, free of hazard, and consistent with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Participate in case reviews and in-service training programs.
Maintain awareness and working knowledge of all Gosnold procedures relevant to this position.
Adhere to the Professional Staff Code of Ethics.
Conduct patient education sessions on issues of addiction, health maintenance, and related recovery topics.
Perform all other duties as assigned.