Nurse (PT 32)

Spectrum Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment options

401k match

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA is seeking LPNs and RNs for an outpatient treatment program. The role involves medication administration, documentation and client education in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, assisting in admissions, and documenting substance use diagnoses. Eligible candidates hold MA RN or MA LPN licenses and CPR certification; prior substance use/mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a MA RN or MA LPN license.
• Current CPR certification or within 90 days of hire.
• Independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health or acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st Shift/DaysJob Category: NurseLocation: Pittsfield, MA - Outpatient Treatment Program

Schedule: 32 hours a week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 5:00 am - 1:30pm

Pay rate: $33.00/hour (LPN), $36.00/hour (RN)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

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.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Must have a valid MA Registered Nurse (RN) License or be a MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• 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.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.