Nurse (part-time)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match up to 7%

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on various services

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in Millbury and Milford, MA for outpatient treatment programs. The position involves administering medications, educating clients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed LPN or RN in Massachusetts, possess strong communication skills, and ideally have experience in substance abuse or mental health settings. Competitive pay rates and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field preferred.
• Ability to express oneself adequately in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to clients as outlined in policy.
• Control and document onsite medication.
• Educate clients on medication use, purpose, and side effects.
• Verify and transcribe physician's medication orders.
• Assist in the admission process and document diagnosis.

Skills

Medication administration

Client education

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Location

Millbury and Milford, MA - Outpatient Treatment Programs

Schedule

Part-time, 32 hours a week, split between both locations. 5:00am-1:30pm Monday, Tuesday, every other Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday

Pay rate

$33.00/hour (LPN), $36.00/hour (RN). + $3.00 weekend shift differential

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance, FSA
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment options
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Responsibilities

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.