Part Time RN, No Weekends! Opioid Treatment Program, Tewksbury

Northeast Behavioral Health Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide methadone dosing services in a clinic setting. You will perform daily nursing assessments, document with Methasoft and Epic, and monitor patient response and safety under the Nurse Manager.

Requirements include MA RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year in methadone dispensing; Epic experience is a plus. The position features a sign-on bonus and early morning shifts starting at 6:00 or 7:00 AM for 2.5 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in methadone dispensing.
• Experience with Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily nursing assessment of clients regarding appropriate level of medication dosage running and reviewing of reports.
• Medical documentation of clients in Methasoft and Epic, daily clinic review regarding client status change.
• Assess patients for signs of withdrawal, sedation, suicide behavior, intoxication and medication effectiveness; document client concerns daily.
• Track medication room supply inventories; responsible for ordering and accurate accountability for controlled medication inventory.
• Review with Nurse Manager and make referrals to Medical Director for clients with medication and/or medical concerns.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

CPR certification

Education

RN licensure in Massachusetts

Tools

Epic EMR

Methasoft

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Description: Sign-on bonus Scheduled: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - early morning hours, starting at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM. The shift is 2.5 hours each day. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides methadone dosing services to clinic clientele. Is accountable for safely managing the administration of medication and monitoring effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

1. Daily nursing assessment of clients regarding appropriate level of medication dosage running and reviewing of reports.
2. Medical documentation of clients in Methasoft and Epic, daily clinic review regarding client status change.
3. Assess patients, as needed, for signs of withdrawal, sedation, suicide behavior, intoxication and medication effectiveness. Document client concerns daily.
4. Track medication room supply inventories; responsible for ordering and accurate accountability for controlled medication inventory.
5. Review with Nurse Manager and make referrals to Medical Director for clients with medication and/or medical concerns.
6. Implementation of BILH BS medical policies i.e., standing orders, documentation, medical assessment and complies with all departmental and company policies and procedures.
7. Case Management, care coordination and tracking of program patients.
8. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Current certification in CPR.
• Minimum of one year of experience in methadone dispensing is required.
• Experience with epic preferred.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $38.76 - $52.17 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.