Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Brockton, MA

10d•$34 - $53

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is hiring a Staff Nurse (RN or LPN) for its Adult Critical Crisis Stabilization program in Brockton, Massachusetts. The position is full-time and offers a pay range of $34–$52.50, dependent on licensing and experience. The schedule is listed as Monday–Sunday. The Staff Nurse supports nursing operations and patient care in a behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment setting. Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory and organizational compliance, coordinating and supervising nursing staff, monitoring the unit’s acuity, providing direct patient care as needed, and supporting accurate patient records and treatment plans. The role also involves medication and equipment oversight, infection control, staff education, and participation in meetings and committees. High Point describes its mission as treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. The organization highlights leave time, quarterly floating holidays, opportunities for continuing education, and annual review of pay grades.

Requirements

RN or LPN qualification.
Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.
Present as courteous and professional at all times.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas clearly and logically.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with software programs, with the ability to learn, use, and train others on HPAHO’s electronic medical records.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
Understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs.
Understanding of boundaries and ethics.
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, the Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy, and HIPAA regulations.
TB screening.
Certification in the HPAHO-approved de-escalation program.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and other regulatory requirements.
Apply knowledge of ASAM criteria related to substance use disorder care, withdrawal monitoring (COWS and CIWA), and nursing interventions.
Ensure patient care meets best-practice standards and complies with High Point policies and procedures.
Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.
Assist in developing nursing and medication records for each patient.
Review policies and procedures and make recommendations.
Report to the Infection Control Committee as needed.
Assist with monitoring inventory and ordering medications and equipment needed for daily program operations.
Schedule nurses to maintain adequate staffing for day-to-day operations and monitor call-outs.
Assess unit acuity and provide direct patient care as needed.
Review incident reports as required and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
Supervise nursing staff according to HPAO supervision policy.
Maintain infection-control data and reports.
Participate in required committee meetings and attend meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager.
Ensure proper disposal of medications and monitor EHR records for complete and accurate documentation.
Assist with developing and monitoring the group schedule, as applicable.
Encourage nursing staff participation in educational opportunities and attend mandatory training.
Provide patient education groups or designate another RN/LPN to do so, as applicable.
Ensure patient plans of care and treatment plans are updated, including after crisis interventions.
Ensure debriefing is completed after code blue or code green.
Use standard precautions and respect patient rights as defined by policy.
Attend facility meetings and case conferences as directed by a supervisor.
Perform other duties assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, Director of Nursing, CNO, or COO.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Long- and short-term disability.
Discounted auto, home, and renters insurance.
403(b) retirement plan.
FSA and DCA.
PFML.
Employee Assistance Program.
Bonuses and referral benefits.
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach.
Education days to use toward CEUs.
Opportunities for loan forgiveness.
Unmatched leave time; full-time employees can earn up to three weeks in their first year.
One floating holiday per quarter.
Continuing education opportunities for RNs.