Registered Nurse (RN) - Dual Diagnosis / Substance Use Disorder Unit

HRI Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Tuition savings for nursing education

In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Benefits Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Brookline, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health, Dual Diagnosis Unit. This full- or part-time position offers day, evening, or overnight shifts (7am–3:30pm, 3pm–11:30pm, 11pm–7:30am) with full benefits and overtime opportunities.

Join a 66-bed psychiatric facility within a large private health system, located near Boston University and public transport.

Qualifications

• Licensure: MA RN License.
• Education: ADN/ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: 2 years RN experience required. BSN + 1 year experience accepted in lieu of 2 years.
• Prior substance use or detox patient population experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on the Dual Diagnosis Unit.
• Support a multidisciplinary team and follow established care plans.
• Assist in onboarding and ongoing education for nursing staff.

Education

MA Registered Nurse (RN) License

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Behavioral Health, Dual Diagnosis Unit

This opportunity is either full-time (32 hrs/week) or part-time (24 hrs/week), offers full benefits and options to work days (7am - 3:30pm), evening (3pm - 11:30pm), or overnight (11pm - 7:30am) shifts. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

These positions are on HRI Hospital's Dual Diagnosis Unit (DDU), a unit specifically designed for patients with substance use and co-occuring mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate for this position has prior experience working with patient with substance use diagnoses. The following positions are currently available: (1) Part Time or Full Time Evening Shift; (2) Full Time Overnight Shift; or (3) Part Time Day Shift.

HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) position includes:

• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,500/year


• Free parking and convenient access to public transportation - Green Line (B)


• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University


• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!


• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career


• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (31 days per year + roll over)


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Pet Insurance


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensure: MA Registered Nurse (RN) License


• Education: ADN/ASN required; BSN preferred


• Experience: 2 years of prior RN experience required. BSN + 1 year prior experience will be accepted in lieu of 2 years of experience.




• Prior substance use or detox patient population experience strongly preferred

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