Per Diem RN: Substance Use Care & Crisis Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The RN will assess, monitor, and administer medications according to protocols, document thoroughly, and participate in treatment plan development. A Massachusetts RN license and CPR certification are required, with sensitivity to diverse patient populations and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Valid and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting and must share a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized nursing care to patients based on best practices.
• Assesses patients for withdrawal symptoms using standardized withdrawal assessment tools.
• Monitors vital signs
• Administers medication based on established protocols to treat symptoms of withdrawal.
• Responsible for administering patients’ approved personal medication.
• Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of treatment plans.
• Provides group and individual education to patients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medications as needed.
• Obtain and transcribe orders for patient personal medications.
• Respond professionally and appropriately in crisis situations.
• Documents pertinent information concisely, accurately, and completely, according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions.
• Assists in the admitting, transferring and discharging process, ensuring patient safety is addressed.
• Ability to provide compassionate support and counsel to those with substance use disorder.

Skills

CPR certification

Compassionate patient care

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The RN will assess, monitor, and administer medications according to protocols, document thoroughly, and participate in treatment plan development. A Massachusetts RN license and CPR certification are required, with sensitivity to diverse patient populations and strong customer service skills.