Nurse (per diem)

Spectrum Health Systems; Waltham, North Billerica (MA, MA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 53.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spectrum Health Systems is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Waltham site in Waltham, MA. Position includes day shifts with a per diem schedule and a Monday requirement.

The role involves administering medications, verifying orders, educating clients on treatment, and documenting care in a multi-disciplinary setting. Prior substance abuse/mental health experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Must be MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must display independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in emergencies.
• Effective written and oral communication in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

LPN / RN licensure

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Substance abuse experience

Ausbildung

2 Year Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Outpatient Waltham 123 - Waltham, MA, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $36.50 - $38.50Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days, Job Category: Nurse, Location: Billerica, MA - Outpatient Treatment Program and will be within the Middlesex House of Correction

Schedule: Per diem; Every Monday required. (3) shifts per month total to remain per diem.

Pay rate: $36.50/hour (LPN), $38.50/hour (RN). $3.00/hour weekend differential

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 MA 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.