Nurse (per diem)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse at the Framingham Outpatient Program in Massachusetts. The role includes administering medication, educating clients, and managing medication documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a valid MA nursing license, CPR certification, and experience in mental health or substance abuse settings. The position offers a per diem schedule with a pay rate of $35/hour for LPNs and $37/hour for RNs.

Qualifications

• Must be a MA Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Independent judgment

Medication administration

Education

MA Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Current CPR certificate

Job description

Location: Framingham Outpatient Program - Framingham, MA

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

• 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.