Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign on Bonus Eligible!

High Point & SEMCOA; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Long & Short-term disability

403b - Retirement

FSA & DCA

Employee Assistance Program

Sign-On Bonuses & Referral Incentives

Education days for CEU/Volunteer Work

Free meals at select programs

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for the Women’s Addiction Treatment Center (WATC) in New Bedford, MA. This per diem role covers 2nd and 3rd shifts and welcomes new grads; sign-on bonus eligible.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment with scheduling options and opportunities for professional growth in substance use disorder treatment.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (RN or LPN) in Massachusetts required.
• New grads welcome.
• Per diem schedule with 2nd/3rd shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Provide noninvasive medical care and assess withdrawal using established protocols.
• Care for patients in a low-stress environment with support for ADLs.
• Work in a 2–3 person nursing team to coordinate care.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic milieu with best‑practice nursing.
• Administer medications, count stock and document treatment in EHR.
• Monitor and treat patient conditions as needed.

Skills

RN/LPN

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Nursing License (RN or LPN)

Tools

EHR (EMR)

Job description

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Program & Location: Women's Addiction Treatment Center (WATC), New Bedford, MA
Pay Range: $36 - $54.50 per hour (depending on license and experience, plus shift differentials)
Status: Per Diem, all days including weekends
Shift: 2nd/3rd Shifts

New Grads Welcome!

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point recognizes, more now than ever, the need for a work life balance! Schedules can be developed off of 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts. Our leave time package for eligible staff is unmatched and allows employees the time off they need to rest, relax and enjoy life! Time off requests placed with more than 30 days are typically granted and within 30 days a scheduler app assists in trading or filling shifts. Shift trades are allowed even if it accrues overtime. High Point also understands the need to support and recognize staff diversity. In addition to our leave time package, we offer one floating holiday per quarter to allow staff the time off to observe and celebrate their cultures and beliefs! Also, we are consistently monitoring the economy and like agencies to adjust our pay grades at least once a year to, not only remain competitive, but to maintain livable wages. Continued education opportunities assist RN’s in expanding their skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted personal insurances
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sign-On Bonuses & Referral Incentives
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's or Volunteer Work
• Free meals at select programs and when available

RN/LPN Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assisting patients on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders.
• Provide noninvasive medical care- medical management to evaluate and assess patient’s level of withdrawal using evidence-based protocols.
• Physically low-impact position where the patients are mostly able to manage their own ADLs and ambulation.
• Work as a 2-3 person nursing team to provide care coordination and case management.
• Assure patient care meets best practice standards utilizing nursing skills, experience to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Medication administration, count and register.
• Provide thorough, accurate and complete documentation of treatment and care in the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitor, assess and treat patient conditions appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

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