Nurse (16 hours)

Spectrum Health Systems; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems in Milford, MA 01757, seeks a part-time LPN or RN for an outpatient treatment program. The 16-hour weekly shift runs 5:30am-2:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, with pay between $33.00 and $36.00 per hour plus a $3.00 weekend differential.

Responsibilities include medication administration, onsite medication control and documentation, patient education on MAT, order verification, and assisting in admissions with diagnosis documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts LPN or RN license.
• Current CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in diverse settings and with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in policy.
• Control, counting and documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on medication assisted treatment use, purpose and side effects.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribing orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documenting substance use diagnosis.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical documentation

Emergency judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Massachusetts LPN/RN license

2 Year Degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Milford, MA 01757
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $33.00 - $36.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days
• Job Category: Nurse
• Location: Milford, MA - Outpatient Treatment Program
• Schedule: 16 hours a week, 5:30am-2:00pm every Monday and Tuesday
• Pay rate: $33.00/hour (LPN), $36.00/hour (RN). + $3.00 weekend shift differential

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
• The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.