Nurse (per diem)

Spectrum Health Systems; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is seeking a per diem Outpatient Nurse in Framingham, MA. The role requires LPN or RN licensure and CPR certification within 90 days. You will administer medications, document inventories, and educate clients on treatment options in a diverse clinical setting.

The position supports medication-assisted treatment, with a focus on careful orders verification and admissions assistance. Per diem schedule and first shift/day eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Must be MA Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (state licensure).
• CPR certification required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Must demonstrate independent judgment to resolve problems and emergencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a culturally diverse setting.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per policy.
• Control, count, and document onsite medications.
• Educate clients on medication use, purpose, side effects and MAT information.
• Verify medication orders with physician and transcribe orders.
• Assist in admission and document substance use diagnosis as required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Effective communication

Cultural competence

CPR certification

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Framingham, MA 01702
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: $35.00 - $37.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days
• Job Category: Nurse

Location

Location: Framingham Outpatient Program – Framingham, MA

Schedule

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay rate

$35.00/hour (LPN), $37.00/hour (RN)

Benefits

• 401k with company contribution
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Responsibilities

• The Outpatient 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 MA Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• 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.