Addiction and Recovery Registered Nurse II - Continuous Posting

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on individuals facing substance use challenges. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, providing essential nursing care and education to clients in recovery. As a vital part of the Department of Mental Health, you will help develop treatment plans, monitor client progress, and ensure adherence to health protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with strong interpersonal skills to support recovery.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and develop care plans for clients.
• Monitor detoxification and provide emergency medical care.

Skills

Therapeutic interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Section 35 process

Understanding of harm reduction

Experience with substance use disorders

Education

Registered Nurse License

Certification in Substance Abuse Treatment

Job description

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Job Description - Addiction and Recovery Registered Nurse II - Continuous Posting (250000IT)

**This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions on all shifts. Actively looking for Evening and Night shift.**

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will work with and assist other professional staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals with drug and alcohol substance issues including assessing client’s condition, administering medication, monitoring detoxification, and providing direct nursing care and education in regard to health and wellness. The selected candidate will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals.

Please Note: This is an open and continuous posting. These positions are 40 hours per week with alternating weekends off. The days off are to be determined. Selected candidate must attend orientation during first shift the first three weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Shift Schedules:

• Day shift: 6:45am - 3:15pm
• Evening shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm
• Night shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Identifies and addresses client needs by conducting nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions, and providing nursing care by following professional standards and in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Assesses, evaluates, and responds to changes in client conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to appropriate person to assure prompt response to client needs.
• Monitors and provides emergency medical care and daily medical treatments to medically compromised clients.
• Provides medical monitoring of detoxification and utilizes protocols as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques related to the use of restraint and seclusion; including restraint and seclusion reduction principles comprising skills related to prevention, de-escalation, and debriefing.
• Conducts and/or participates in clients’ admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation to the unit as necessary and in accordance with program protocols.
• Communicates with physicians, transcribes orders, maintains controlled medication counts, and documents to maintain accurate client records.
• Assures controlled substance count and syringe count as required by standards and ensures accurate records are kept in accordance with identified protocols.
• Assists in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy.
• Functions as the medication nurse as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Section 35 process and procedures.
• Awareness of HIPAA Regulations and Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 2 and Part 8.
• Familiarity in formulating and revising individual treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemically addicted, dual diagnosed (substance abuse/mental health) or psychiatrically ill clients with co-morbidity, and detoxification protocols.
• Understanding of harm reduction and medication processes (and other assisted therapies).
• Experience Knowledge in the care and treatment and natural course of substance use disorders.

About the Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP):
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days (“Section 35 commitment”).

The program model will provide acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services as we help clients develop community-based linkages to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers. The individuals treated within this program will be linked upon discharge to a range of services within the DPH continuum of care for substance use conditions. RAP provides administrative, medical, clinical, and non-clinical services. Its mission is to provide quality client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment.

DMH Vision and Mission:
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be