Nurse (per diem)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nurse for the Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk Medium MAT program. This per diem position administers medications and triages patients as part of opioid use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities include counting and administering medications in compliance with state and federal standards. MA nursing license (LPN/RN) and CPR/BLS certification are required; DOC experience preferred. Per diem schedule with hourly pay rate $38–$45.

Qualifications

• Valid MA nursing license from accredited school required, LPN or RN.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.
• DOC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication to incarcerated patients who are enrolled in the Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program
• Triaging patients referred to treatment for Opioid Use and/or Alcohol Use Disorder
• Control, counting and administer medication in accordance with state and federal standards and regulation.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

MA nursing license (LPN/RN)

Job description

Description

Location: Norfolk, MA - Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk Medium. Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Program

Schedule: Per diem

Pay rate: $38.00-$45.00/hour

The Nurse is responsible for:

• Administering medication to incarcerated patients who are enrolled in the Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program
• Triaging patients referred to treatment for Opioid Use and/or Alcohol Use Disorder
• Control, counting and administer medication in accordance with state and federal standards and regulation.

Qualifications

• Valid MA nursing license from accredited school required, LPN or RN
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.
• DOC experience preferred