Per Diem Nurse

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Saugus (MA); Vor Ort; USD 48.216 - 53.726; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Saugus, MA seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) for a per diem outpatient treatment program. The role includes medication administration, onsite medication control and documentation, and patient education on treatment options.

The candidate must hold a MA LPN or RN license with CPR certification (or plan to obtain within 90 days). Prior experience in substance abuse/mental health or acute inpatient care is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a Massachusetts 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.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field 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

Independent judgment

Substance use/mental health experience

Ausbildung

Massachusetts LPN or RN license

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Saugus, MA - Outpatient Treatment Program

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay rate: $35.00/hour (LPN) $37.00/hour (RN) $1.50/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 Massachusetts 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.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.