RN - Inpatient

Wiels; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) / 403B

Job summary

SSTAR is hiring Registered Nurses for our Inpatient Detox Unit. RNs will manage patient care, implement detox protocols, and collaborate with physicians and the treatment team to support recovery goals.

The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, experience with EMR systems (NextGen preferred), and strong cultural competence to serve diverse patient populations. CORI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Understanding of detoxification regimes; training available.
• CEU participation required.
• Experience with EMR systems, preferably NextGen.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• CORI release form submission and clearance.

Responsibilities

• RN renders and supervises care on Inpatient Units.
• Implements detoxification protocols per Medical Director.
• Evaluates patient condition and progress with the team.
• Observes patients for signs and reports treatment effects.
• Records and communicates patient information accurately.
• Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
• Reports emergencies to Nursing Administrator on call.
• Coordinates with medical staff as needed.
• Participates in program objectives and philosophy.
• Attends meetings, conferences and trainings to stay current.

Skills

RN license MA

BLS CPR

EMR NextGen

Cultural competence

CORI clearance

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR/NextGen

Job description

Summary:

SSTAR is hiring Nurses for our Inpatient Facility. The ATS-Detox unitmanages acute withdrawal and prepares patient to continue theirrecovery by alleviating acute physical and emotional dysfunctions thathave resulted from their substance use. The program provides medicallymonitored detoxification and stabilization to individuals that aredependent on various substances.

Shifts: 40hr/wk

Every other Weekend and rotating holidays

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 theMedical Director
• RN participates in the evaluation of patient’s condition andprogress 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 topatients’ condition and effects of treatment
• Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
• Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medicaland disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.
• Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.
• Participates with other staff members in implementing programobjectives and philosophy
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferencesand 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 theCommonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current certification in BLS/CPR
• Understanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plusbut 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 ofcultural/socio-economic backgrounds
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of beingfree from disqualifying information
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team whichis 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.