Charge Nurse

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b - Retirement

Unmatched Leave Time

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Charge Nurse for its Opioid Treatment Program. The role includes ensuring the highest patient care standards, supervising nursing staff, and compliance with regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Registered Nurse with substantial experience in behavioral health and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35-$42/hr, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Must present as courteous and professional at all times.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care meets best practice standards.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and training nursing staff.
• Monitor inventory and order medications as needed.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts

Job description

Program & Location

Opioid Treatment Program at High Point's Plymouth Outpatient Campus - Plymouth, MA

Education & Experience

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts

Pay Range

$35-$42/hr (Dependent on licensure, education & experience)

Shift

Monday-Friday, 4:45am-1:30pm

Status

Full Time

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Charge Nurse Requirements

• Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
• Two years’ supervisory experience preferred;
• Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO’s electronic medical records;
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner;
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
• TB screening;
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program;
• CPR Certification.

Charge Nurse Duties And Responsibilities

• Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and all other regulatory agencies;
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria related to SUD care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS, CIWA) and nursing interventions;
• Assure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
• Assure compliance 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 on each patient;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures;
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the program;
• Responsible for the scheduling nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day-to-day operations;
• Monitoring call outs;
• Responsible for accessing the acuity of unit and providing direct patient care as needed;
• Reviews Incident Reports, as required, and ensures accurate and timely completion;
• Provide supervision for nursing staff per HPAO supervision policy;
• Maintains infection control data and reports;
• Participate in all required committee meetings;
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications and monitors EHR records for correct and complete documentation;
• Assists in the development and monitoring of group schedule, as applicable;
• Encourages nursing participation in education opportunities;
• Responsible to attend monthly meetings as directed by Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager;
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
• Provides patient education groups or designates another RN/LPN, as applicable;
• Responsible to ensure patient plan of care/treatment plan is updated accordingly including following any crisis intervention;
• Assures the debriefing is completed after code blue or code green;
• Always utilize standard precautions;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right's policy;
• Attend all facility meetings and case conferences as directed by Supervisor;
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, Director of Nursing, CNO or COO.

OTP Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Dose as needed;
• Collaborate with the OTP practitioner to arrange for yearly physicals;
• Monitors methadone count;
• Participate in MDT and manager meetings;
• Orders and maintains clinic supplies such as bottles and caps;
• Completes daily and weekly documentation including Tally;
• Enter and review laboratory results, and infection control.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters' insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Opportunities for loan forgiveness
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)