RN - Inpatient

Genesee Country Village & Museum; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

403B

Employee discounts

Cell phone

Eyewear

Pet Insurance

Job summary

SSTAR is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Facility to manage assigned patients on the detox unit and supervise recovery specialists. The RN will implement detox protocols and collaborate with the medical team to monitor progress and adjust care plans.

Required MA RN license and BLS/CPR certification; familiarity with EMR systems (NextGen preferred) and ability to work with diverse patient populations are essential.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Willingness to train in detoxification protocols.
• Experience with EMR systems (NextGen preferred).
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units.
• Implements detox protocols as designated by Medical Director.
• Participates in evaluation of patient condition with the team.
• Observes patients for signs and symptoms and follows treatment plan.
• Records and reports patient condition and treatment effects.
• Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
• Reports to Nursing Administrator on call for emergencies or disciplinary situations.
• Collaborates with medical staff (MD/NP/psychiatrist) as needed.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and ongoing education.

Skills

MA RN license

BLS/CPR certified

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

SSTAR is hiring Nurses for our Inpatient Facility. The ATS-Detox unit manages acute withdrawal and prepares patient to continue their recovery by alleviating acute physical and emotional dysfunctions that have resulted from their substance use. The program provides medically monitored detoxification and stabilization to individuals that are dependent on various substances.

Shifts: 40hr/wk

Every other Weekend and rotating holidays

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for a designated number of patients on the Inpatient Unit. Nurses are responsible for recovery specialists assigned to assist with the care of the patients.

Specific Responsibilities

• RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units
• Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director
• RN participates in the evaluation of patient’s condition and progress with other team members
• Observes patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follows prescribed course of treatment
• RN records and reports all pertinent information related to patients’ condition and effects of treatment
• Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
• Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medical and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.
• Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.
• Participates with other staff members in implementing program objectives and philosophy
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferences and in‑services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.
• Participates in the development of the nursing treatment plan.
• Participates in QA as assigned by the nursing director.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:

Required Professional Qualifications:

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current certification in BLS/CPR
• Understanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plus but will train
• Participation in required CEU programs
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or NextGen a plus
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team which is dedicated to providing client with optimal therapeutic care
• 403B
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including, Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability.